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Nice’s major museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$252
Average price
$267
Fastest journey
10 h 4 m
Average duration
12 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
789 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $267 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $252.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nantes for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport on Thu, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 789 km distance in an average of 12 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 4 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 15 h 32 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 490 miles (789 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$197 Average price | $134 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $347 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 53m Average total duration 17h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $134 (€108).
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 40m.
Bus takes on average 17h 23m.
Tickets start at around $197 (€159) compared to roughly $347 (€281) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151 (€122). The journey takes 13h 40m versus 10h 42m 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 Nantes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8864 · 6165+ 86057 | 8:08 AM Nantes station | 9h04 | 5:12 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
8912 · 6177+ 86073 | 9:04 AM Nantes station | 11h08 | 8:12 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
8814 · 6181+ 86087 | 2:04 PM Nantes station | 9h06 | 11:10 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
8816+ 5781+ 86017 | 5:40 PM Nantes station | 15h32 | 9:12 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nantes to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $102 (€83) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 09:04, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 490 miles (789 km) distance in 9h 6m.
Distance 490 miles (789 km) |
Average train duration 13h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€83) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 6m |
First train 9:04 AM |
Last train 5:04 PM |
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The historic old town with narrow lanes, colorful facades, churches, and lively squares. It is one of the most atmospheric parts of Nice.
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Airport prices are above city averages. Meals, coffee, and convenience items typically cost more than in central Nice.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up.
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