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Musée Matisse
Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects tracing his life in Nice.
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
7 h 2 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cerbère to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cerbère to Nice will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cerbère for Nice on Thu, May 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 361 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 2 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 7 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cerbère to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€87) compared to roughly $170 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€50). The journey takes 6h 37m versus 5h 16m 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 Cerbère to Nice trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
876410+ 4655+ 17481 | 8:27 AM Cervera de la Marenda | 7h03 | 3:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
86990+ 4659+ 17489 | 12:28 PM Cervera de la Marenda | 7h02 | 7:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
86992+ 4661+ 17493 | 2:22 PM Cervera de la Marenda | 7h14 | 9:36 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Cerbère to Nice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€38) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 16:25. The fastest train covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average train duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€38) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 6:25 AM |
Last train 4:25 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects tracing his life in Nice.
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