- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, and personal objects in the Cimiez district.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 1 trains that leave Genoa Piazza Principe for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport on Thu, May 28, 1 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 160 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 3 h 4 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $507 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa Piazza Principe to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $23 (€18).
A bus is $493 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa Piazza Principe to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $507 (€409).
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Flight takes on average 13h 16m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€18) compared to roughly $72 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€39). The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 34m 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 Genoa Piazza Principe to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:43 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h04 | 4:47 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:43 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h04 | 5:47 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 14:43. The fastest train covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 2:43 PM |
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Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, and personal objects in the Cimiez district.
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Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, beach views, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
The old town’s lively maze of narrow streets, colorful facades, shops, and historic squares.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over the Bay of Angels, Old Nice, and the port.
Nice’s iconic salad of tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, anchovies or tuna, and raw vegetables. It is one of the best-known specialties of the city and reflects local Mediterranean produce.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked in a very hot oven, traditionally eaten hot with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most famous street foods.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives. It is a classic snack from Nice and the surrounding Côte d’Azur.
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Airport prices are higher than in town. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals usually cost more than average in France.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. No tip is expected for counter service.
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