Nice to Paris train

Which train companies travel from Nice to Paris?

TGV inOui and SNCF Intercities are the two main train providers along this route. TGV inOui is the leading provider, providing at least seven daily trains from Nice to Paris. These include direct and connecting trains, with the fastest train from Nice to Paris also provided by this company. SNCF Intercities provides only one daily train from Nice to Paris. It is usually a night train and, on most days, the last departure. Most TGV inOui trains from Nice to Paris are high-speed trains, while SNCG Intercities provides a long-distance sleeper train for this journey. You can learn more about the individual companies by reading the Omio magazine, Window Seat.

Night trains Nice

For those looking to travel on overnight sleeper trains, you can do so as you travel from Nice to Paris. SNCF Intercities provides a long-distance overnight sleeper train on this journey. The train departs for Paris at around 7:16 p.m. and takes about 12h 38min to get to the destination.

TGV inOui trains from Nice to Paris

TGV inOui is the main train provider for trains from Nice to Paris. The company provides at least seven daily departures, with trains running from early morning until early evening. The first train departing for Paris leaves at around 5:28 a.m., while the last train leaves at around 4:52 p.m. Most TGV inOui trains from Nice to Paris are high-speed trains, taking about 5h 41min to get to the destination. They offer direct and connecting trains, and the trains with changeovers can take up to 8h 8min to get to the destination. The most common stop for these trains is Marseille.

SNCF Intercities trains from Nice to Paris

SNCF Intercities provide only one daily train from Nice to Paris. the train chosen for this trip is an overnight sleeper train, departing for Paris at around 7:16 p.m. The train takes about 12h 38min to get to Paris and includes no stops along the way. Passengers will only have second-class tickets for this trip.

Trains from Nice to Paris: Sustainable travel

Trains are considered more sustainable than most means of transport for three reasons. The first is that trains use clean, renewable energy for propulsion. Most means of transport still use fuel for propulsion while trains use electricity. Second, trains have adopted regenerative braking technologies, which allows them to store the energy used in braking, making them very efficient. Lastly, trains have a sleek aerodynamic design that allows them to move freely without air resistance, meaning they use less energy for movement.

Nice to Paris TGV inOui Train: Services on board

TGV inOui offers first and second-class seats. Passengers are allowed to bring up to four bags on the train. The train is wheelchair-accessible, and disabled passengers will get assistance on the train and at the station. Small pets and services are welcome on the train. Second-class passengers get a comfy seat with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, clean restrooms, and food is available. First-class passengers get those amenities plus extra legroom and a wider seat, and first-class is generally more comfortable than second-class. SNCF Intercities only offers second-class seats for the journey from Nice to Paris. Passengers can bring two bags on board and store two others in the cargo hold.

The trains are wheelchair-accessible, and disabled passengers can get accessible services on the train and at the station. The train has free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, power outlets, and extra legroom, and each car has clean restrooms. Being a long-distance train, food and drinks are served on board. Small pets in pet carriers and service animals of all sizes are welcome on the train.

How to find cheap train tickets from Nice to Paris

There are four ways to get affordable train tickets for the trip from Nice to Paris. The first and easiest is booking using the Omio app for the most affordable fares, discounts, and great deals. Option B is booking your train ticket in advance. Train tickets are usually cheaper when bought months in advance. Third, choose the slower trips. These are usually much cheaper than high-speed direct trains. Fourth, be flexible. Give yourself some wiggle room to compare train fares on different dates before settling for the cheapest trains.

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To Paris by train – travel tips

Paris is an important city that has endured for more than 2,000 years. It is the capital of France and one of the world’s leading business, fashion, entertainment, and arts and culture center. Paris’s long list of fun activities has garnered it a couple of nicknames over the years, including “the city of love” and “the city of lights.” If you’ll be touring Paris, here are a few spots you shouldn’t miss. The first is the Eiffel Tower, Paris’s most iconic landmark. It is a bucket list item for most people touring Paris, and visitors get great views from the top and splendid photographs of the tower both day and night.

The Louvre Museum is often the second item on most tourists’ bucket lists. It is among the world’s most popular museums, hosting over 1,000 items, including the famous Mona Lisa, Dying Slave by Michelangelo, and the Greek statue of Venus of Milo. From the Louvre, head to see the Arc de Triomphe, a 164-foot high arch created at the end of the Napoleon wars. No trip to the city of lights is complete without seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral. The cathedral is a work of art, and visitors can explore the beautiful architecture as well as the important relics inside the cathedral. There is still so much more to be explored in Paris, including:

• Sacre-Coeur
• Jardin du Luxembourg
• Musee d’Orsay
• Centre Pompidou
• Sainte-Chapelle
• Palace of Versailles