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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
11 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castelnaudary to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castelnaudary to Nice will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
It's difficult to get from Castelnaudary to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castelnaudary to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $153. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $153, and a train costs an average of $153.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$195 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 8m Average total duration Fastest 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $195 (€160) compared to roughly $102 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-93.46 (€-76.49). The journey takes 11h 38m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Castelnaudary to Nice trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:57 AM Castelnaudary | 8h09 | 4:06 PM Nice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:59 AM Castelnaudary | 8h05 | 8:04 PM Nice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:31 PM Castelnaudary | 19h33 | 1:04 PM Nice | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:01 PM Castelnaudary | 16h03 | 1:04 PM Nice | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Castelnaudary to Nice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $153 (€125) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 267 miles (430 km) distance in 7h 4m.
Distance 267 miles (430 km) |
Average train duration 11h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $153 (€125) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 4m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 9:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Nice-Ville, Nice -> Place Massena, Nice
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Most Castelnaudary to Nice trains use the Castelnaudary to Nice Saint-Augustin station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Ville. Use this guide to compare Castelnaudary and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Castelnaudary has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Cassoulet de Castelnaudary
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Castelnaudary. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Castelnaudary. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Castelnaudary: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Castelnaudary: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Castelnaudary: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel De France, Maison du Cassoulet.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
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