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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a Genoese villa in Cimiez.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville without transferring at least once.
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879563 · 17497Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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: 103 miles (167 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $297 (€240) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville costing on average $310 (€250).
Other travel options to Nice-Ville take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 13m 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 Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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879545+ 6132 · 5537 | 5:14 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 5h29 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
876542+ 6132 · 5537 | 5:30 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 5h13 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
6805+ 879615 | 8:35 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 4h29 | 1:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice-Ville run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 6:24 AM |
Last train 7:08 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a Genoese villa in Cimiez.
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The old town's maze of colorful streets, baroque facades, small squares, and lively atmosphere makes it essential to explore.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over the old town, port, and coastline.
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