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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, and personal objects in a historic villa in Cimiez.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille Saint-Charles 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 Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 18 trains that leave Marseille Saint-Charles for Nice-Ville on Sun, Jul 12, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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.
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17489Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville 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 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $258 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville costing on average $282 (€232).
Other travel options to Nice-Ville take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 8h 11m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!.
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 Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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17471 | On time 7:57 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h41 | 10:38 AM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17473 | 8:57 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h41 | 11:38 AM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
6805 | On time 10:18 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h46 | 1:04 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
6175 | 1:28 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h38 | 4:06 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17487 | 3:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h41 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
881459+ 6185 | 4:07 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h57 | 7:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6177 | 5:28 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h36 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17491 | 5:55 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h43 | 8:38 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17493 | 6:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h46 | 9:43 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17495 | 7:56 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h36 | 10:32 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
5537 | 8:01 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h42 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
12177 | 8:01 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h42 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17497 | 8:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h36 | 11:33 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17499 | 9:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h40 | 12:37 AM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
17467 | 5:57 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h40 | 8:37 AM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17469 | 6:57 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h40 | 9:37 AM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 8:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Nice Ville — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice Ville trip today.
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, and personal objects in a historic villa in Cimiez.
National museum holding one of the largest public collections of Marc Chagall’s works, especially his Biblical Message series.
Nice’s main modern and contemporary art museum, known for postwar European and American works and a central location near the old town.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views.
The old town’s maze of narrow streets, colorful buildings, and lively squares makes it one of the city’s essential walking areas.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping views over the Bay of Angels, old town, and port.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, anchovies or tuna, olives, and raw vegetables, traditionally dressed with olive oil. It is emblematic of Niçois cuisine and Mediterranean produce.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven, lightly crisp outside and soft inside. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A local tart topped with slow-cooked onions, anchovies, and black olives. It is a classic snack and bakery item from Nice and the surrounding Riviera.
An established fine-dining restaurant in the Negresco hotel, known for refined French Riviera cuisine and an elegant historic dining room.
A well-known old-town family restaurant serving traditional Niçois and Provençal dishes in a warm, established setting popular with both locals and visitors.
A celebrated tiny Niçois restaurant known for authentic local specialties such as petits farcis, pasta, and market-driven dishes in a simple, intimate setting.
Prices are above the French average, especially near the seafront and in peak summer, but bakeries and set lunches help keep daily costs down.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change is fine in cafés; round up taxi fares.
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