- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects.
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
684 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 38 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Nice-Ville on Tue, May 26, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 684 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 56 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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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147+
6805
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147+
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6177
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6175Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 425 miles (684 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $178 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 46m Average total duration 12h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville costing on average $142 (€114).
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville costing on average $178 (€143).
Other travel options to Nice-Ville take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
The journey is about 2h 14m faster (6h 21m by train vs 8h 35m by car) and roughly $147 (€119) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($142 (€114) vs $288 (€233)). 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, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147+ 17475 | 6:09 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h29 | 12:38 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147+ 17477 | 6:09 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h31 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147+ 6805 | 6:09 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h55 | 1:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147+ 6173 | 6:09 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h55 | 3:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6635+ 6813+ 17487 | 6:24 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h14 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6635+ 9756+ 6173 | 6:24 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h40 | 3:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6635+ 5332+ 17483 | 6:24 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h13 | 4:37 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9756+ 6173 | 7:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h34 | 3:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 6813+ 17487 | 7:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h08 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 5332+ 17483 | 7:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h07 | 4:37 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
6103+ 17479 | 7:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h00 | 2:38 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645+ 5332+ 17483 | 8:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h51 | 4:37 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645+ 6813+ 17487 | 8:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h52 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645+ 12177 | 8:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 13h57 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6645+ 5537 | 8:46 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 13h57 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6173 | 9:10 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h54 | 3:04 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+ 6813+ 17487 | 9:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h08 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+ 12177 | 9:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 13h13 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+ 5537 | 9:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 13h13 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6647+ 9830+ 17495 | 9:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 13h06 | 10:36 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
6175 | 10:10 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h56 | 4:06 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105+ 17487 | 11:11 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h27 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105+ 17489 | 11:11 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h26 | 7:37 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105+ 6177 | 11:11 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h53 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6165 | 11:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h42 | 5:04 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
6111+ 17487 | 11:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h00 | 6:38 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6649+ 12177 | 12:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h09 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6649+ 5537 | 12:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h09 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6649+ 9830+ 17495 | 12:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h02 | 10:36 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
6177 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h54 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6651+ 12177 | 2:26 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h17 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6651+ 5537 | 2:26 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h17 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6651+ 9830+ 17495 | 2:26 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h10 | 10:36 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
6115+ 17493 | 2:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h05 | 9:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6113+ 17493 | 3:10 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h33 | 9:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6113+ 17495 | 3:10 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h26 | 10:36 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6113+ 5537 | 3:10 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h33 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6113+ 12177 | 3:10 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h33 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+ 12177 | 3:25 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h18 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+ 5537 | 3:25 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h18 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6117+ 17495 | 3:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h58 | 10:36 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6181 | 5:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h42 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 425 miles (684 km) distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 425 miles (684 km) |
Average train duration 6h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 4:38 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Nice Ville — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice Ville trip today.
Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects.
National museum holding the largest public collection of Marc Chagall works, especially the celebrated Biblical Message series.
Nice’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for postwar European and American works and a central urban location.
Nice’s iconic seafront promenade, ideal for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views from sunrise to sunset.
The Old Town’s maze of colorful lanes, baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it the city’s essential walking district.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over the Baie des Anges, Old Town, and Port of Nice.
Nice’s iconic salad of tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, anchovies or tuna, and raw vegetables. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects local Mediterranean produce.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven, crisp at the edges and soft inside. It is one of Nice’s most traditional street foods.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives. In Nice it is a classic snack found in bakeries and casual eateries.
Traditional Old Nice institution with fixed-menu home cooking and Niçoise specialties. Simple atmosphere and strong local reputation.
Long-established family-run restaurant in Old Nice serving traditional Niçoise and regional dishes. Warm, classic, and reliable.
Small, celebrated Niçoise restaurant known for authentic local specialties such as petits farcis and daube. Intimate, rustic, and highly regarded.
Prices are above average for France, especially near the coast. Budget options exist, but hotels and dining in central areas can be pricey.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafés; round up taxi fares.
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