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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
$54
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marignane to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marignane to Nice will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Marignane to Nice without transferring at least once.
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879641 · 17485Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marignane to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $331 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marignane to Nice:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marignane to Nice costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $321 (€262) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marignane to Nice costing on average $331 (€271).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 18m 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 Marignane to Nice trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:37 AM Marignane | 3h29 | 3:06 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM Marignane | 3h05 | 3:30 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:38 PM Marignane | 3h26 | 6:04 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:37 PM Marignane | 3h27 | 7:04 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:38 PM Marignane | 3h26 | 7:04 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Marignane to Nice run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 5:28 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 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.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives. It is a traditional snack from the Nice area with deep savory flavor.
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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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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