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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
$242
Average price
$242
Fastest journey
11 h 3 m
Average duration
11 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fiumicino to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fiumicino to Nice will cost around $242 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $242.
It's difficult to get from Fiumicino to Nice without transferring at least 3 times.
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+
Intercity 641+
86078+
Leonardo express 4701
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+
Intercity 641+
Leonardo express 4701+
86076
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+
Intercity 641+
86074+
Leonardo express 4701
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+
Intercity 641+
86074+
Leonardo express 4701
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+
Intercity 641+
Leonardo express 4701+
86076
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+
Intercity 641+
86078+
Leonardo express 4701Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Fiumicino to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration 16h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fiumicino to Nice:
A flight is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fiumicino to Nice costing on average $68 (€55).
A flight is $133 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fiumicino to Nice costing on average $179 (€147).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 0m.
Bus takes on average 16h 12m.
Tickets start at around $179 (€147) compared to roughly $136 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-43.05 (€-35.22). The journey takes 12h 0m versus 7h 48m 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 Fiumicino to Nice trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Intercity 641+ 86076+ Leonardo express 4701 | 9:38 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 11h31 | 9:09 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Intercity 641+ Leonardo express 4701+ 86078 | 9:38 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 12h08 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Intercity 641+ Leonardo express 4701+ 86074 | 9:38 AM Fiumicino Aeroporto | 11h03 | 8:41 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Fiumicino to Nice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $144 (€118) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 285 miles (459 km) distance in 9h 34m.
Distance 285 miles (459 km) |
Average train duration 12h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $144 (€118) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 34m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs, dressed simply with olive oil. It is a classic expression of Niçois cuisine.
A thin, crisp chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten hot with pepper. It is one of the most iconic street foods in Nice.
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A Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. It is one of Nice’s most respected fine-dining addresses.
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Nice is pricier than many French cities, especially for hotels and seafront dining, but bakeries, markets, and local bistros help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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