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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa in Cimiez.
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piacenza to Nice will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Piacenza to Nice without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Piacenza to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Piacenza to Nice:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Piacenza to Nice costing on average $70 (€58).
A bus is $156 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Piacenza to Nice costing on average $211 (€174).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Flight takes on average 10h 19m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€58) compared to roughly $107 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€31). The journey takes 4h 45m versus 4h 2m 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.
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Trains from Piacenza to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€44) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€44) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 2:55 AM |
Last train 8:13 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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Castle Hill park and viewpoint with panoramic views over Old Nice, the port, and the Mediterranean.
The historic old town, known for narrow lanes, colorful facades, lively squares, and a quintessential Nice atmosphere.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods, best eaten hot with pepper.
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Prices are above average for France, especially near the seafront. Budget options exist, but hotels and dining in central areas can be pricey.
Service is usually included. Leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up for taxis. Small tips are optional in cafés and hotels.
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