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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 29 m
Average
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
159 km
Of the 11 trains that leave Marseille for Nice every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 98 miles (158 km) |
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Average train duration | 2 h 29 min |
Average train ticket price | $47 (€40) |
Train frequency | 12 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day |
Train providers | SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3) |
Trains from Marseille to Nice cover the 98 miles (158 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 29 min with our travel partners like SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3). Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $47 (€40), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $38 (€32). Travelers depart most frequently from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Nice-Ville.
You can travel by train to Nice from Marseille with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI and SNCF | TGV INOUI for as low as $38 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Explore the beauty and cultural wonders of France by train with SNCF, France's national train company. SNCF trains allow you to easily travel to all parts of France and countries such as Spain and Germany. The company offers a variety of fares, including cheap Prem tickets, standard tickets called Loisir and Pro tickets that offer greater flexibility. You can also apply SNCF discount cards like the Youth and Senior Card on Omio at the time of purchasing tickets.
The trains that are part of the SNCF network include its high-speed TGV trains, the classic Intercité and the regional TER trains. On the ultramodern TGV trains that serve the major long-distance routes and the Channel Tunnel, you will find amenities such as a bar and restaurant, air-conditioned train cars, free WiFi, and some other onboard services.
Prices for an SNCF train between Marseille and Nice start as low as $59 (€50) on Omio. Simply check current SNCF train times for the 98 miles (158 km) long route, compare the best fares available, and buy your cheap Marseille to Nice train ticket on Omio quickly and easily.
Train information from Marseille to Nice with SNCF (3):
There are 14 direct trains in France from Marseille to Nice throughout the week and slightly fewer over the weekend. Direct trains depart from very early morning till around 08.30 pm and run on an almost hourly basis with more at peak times. There are also several trains with one change at Toulon each day. Trains are operated by SNCF French Railways and an average journey on one of their popular TGV trains takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
Travellers taking trains from Marseille to Nice will need to make their way to Marseille-St.Charles station. It is the city's main station and there are excellent local transport links. Two metro lines stop at the station, the M1 blue line (east to west) and M2 red line (north to south). Several bus services also stop nearby and taxis will take passengers to the station from any part of the city. Though the station is just a short walk from the Old Port and the Canabiere those arriving on foot should be aware that it is at the top of a small hill and reached by several sets of steps.
Nice is often referred to as the 'jewel of the French Riviera' and with its ochre coloured old town buildings, luxury hotels and famous Promenade des Anglais it is easy to see why the city deserves the title. Trains from Marseille to Nice all arrive at Nice Ville station. The station is in the heart of the city but there is a regular tram service that connects it with the Old Town and Promenade des Anglais. The station is also served by several local bus services run by Ligne d'Azur and the Route 99 airport express service. Travellers will also find taxis at the station entrance.
When departing from Marseille, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Marseille Saint-Charles and Marseille-Blancarde. When arriving in Nice, you can end your trip in train stations like Nice-Ville and Nice Saint-Augustin.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Marseille Saint-Charles, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nice-Ville, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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