- Must visit
Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price
$198
Average price
$270
Fastest journey
7 h 47 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mulhouse to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mulhouse to Nice will cost around $270 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $198.
Of the 9 trains that leave Mulhouse for Nice on Sat, Jul 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 8 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 47 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 8 h 38 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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17483Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mulhouse to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$201 Average price | $137 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mulhouse to Nice:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mulhouse to Nice costing on average $137 (€113).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mulhouse to Nice costing on average $201 (€165).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
The journey is about 41m faster (7h 29m by train vs 8h 10m by car) and roughly $36 (€30) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($201 (€165) vs $238 (€195)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mulhouse to Nice trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9879 · 5306+ 17495 | 1:57 PM Mulhouse-Ville | 8h28 | 10:25 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
12177 | 2:41 PM Mulhouse-Ville | 8h02 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
9222+ 12177 | 2:56 PM Mulhouse-Ville | 7h47 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9580 · 6187 | 5:09 PM Mulhouse-Ville | 7h34 | 12:43 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6708+ 5781 | 5:46 PM Mulhouse-Ville | 15h23 | 9:09 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6702 · 6165 | 7:46 AM Mulhouse-Ville | 9h18 | 5:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
5521 · 12402+ 17483 | 7:52 AM Mulhouse-Ville | 8h38 | 4:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
12179+ 17487 | 9:56 AM Mulhouse-Ville | 8h34 | 6:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Mulhouse to Nice run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€59) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 279 miles (450 km) distance in 7h 34m.
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€59) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 34m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
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