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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
6 h 1 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3384
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376
Regionale 18355 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3372
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380
Regionale 17800 · Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3331
Regionale 18309+
Intercity 518
Regionale Veloce 4029+
Intercity 674 · Intercity 641
Regionale 18287+
Intercity 510+
Regionale Veloce 3376
Regionale 18299+
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3384
Regionale Veloce 4033+
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Regionale Veloce 3380Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $71.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $169 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice:
A train is $0.17 (€0.17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice costing on average $38 (€38).
A train is $132 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice costing on average $169 (€169).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€37) compared to roughly $115 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€78). The journey takes 7h 6m versus 4h 36m 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice trains for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86084 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h35 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h53 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86086 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h18 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86086 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h43 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h18 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86084 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h00 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 · Intercity 675+ 86084 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h35 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 · Intercity 675+ 86086 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h18 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 675+ 86084 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h33 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
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Regionale 18251+ Intercity 658 · Intercity 633 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h24 | 11:04 AM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18253+ Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3331 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h30 | 1:00 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale TTPER 2070+ Intercity 659 | 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h45 | 1:17 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3331 | 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h28 | 1:00 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18355 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3372 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h55 | 4:03 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale Veloce 3227 · Regionale 22959 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h38 | 5:33 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale Veloce 3163 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h52 | 6:47 PM Ventimiglia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376 | 10:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h09 | 6:02 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18287+ Intercity 510+ Regionale Veloce 3376 | 11:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h34 | 6:02 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 · Intercity 641 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h31 | 6:59 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice run on average 20 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€27) but you can travel from only $23 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 16:28. The fastest train covers the 198 miles (320 km) distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 198 miles (320 km) |
Average train duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€27) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 4:28 PM |
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Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
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Most Florence Santa Maria Novella to Nice trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Ventimiglia Stazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence Santa Maria Novella and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
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