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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Narbonne to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Narbonne to Nice will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Narbonne to Nice without transferring at least once.
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17493Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Narbonne to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $316 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Narbonne to Nice:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Narbonne to Nice costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $279 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Narbonne to Nice costing on average $316 (€256).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Flight takes on average 9h 21m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€66) compared to roughly $139 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 5h 29m versus 4h 23m 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 Narbonne to Nice trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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876534+ 17475 | 6:27 AM Narbonne station | 6h01 | 12:28 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
4651+ 17477 | 8:01 AM Narbonne station | 5h31 | 1:32 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
4655+ 17481 | 10:01 AM Narbonne station | 5h29 | 3:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
4657+ 17487 | 12:01 PM Narbonne station | 6h29 | 6:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
4659+ 17489 | 2:01 PM Narbonne station | 5h29 | 7:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
876542+ 17491 | 2:29 PM Narbonne station | 6h02 | 8:31 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
4661+ 17493 | 4:01 PM Narbonne station | 5h35 | 9:36 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
876546+ 17495 | 4:28 PM Narbonne station | 5h57 | 10:25 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
4663+ 17497 | 6:01 PM Narbonne station | 5h25 | 11:26 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Narbonne to Nice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 18:02. The fastest train covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 5:29 AM |
Last train 6:02 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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Nice’s museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works and its rooftop views.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, sunset views, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
The old town’s narrow lanes, colorful facades, markets, and lively squares make it a core area for first-time visitors.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with panoramic city and sea views, ruins, greenery, and one of Nice’s best photo spots.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects the produce of the Riviera.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a hot oven or wood-fired oven, usually served with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A local onion tart topped with anchovies and black olives. It is a classic Niçois snack with sweet slow-cooked onions and strong Mediterranean flavors.
An established fine-dining restaurant with a refined tasting-menu approach that blends Mediterranean ingredients with polished modern technique.
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A small, celebrated Niçois institution known for traditional specialties such as petits farcis, pasta, and market-driven Riviera cooking in an intimate setting.
Prices are above average for France, especially in summer. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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