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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
7 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Nice will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 10 trains that leave Rome Termini for Nice on Thu, Jul 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 472 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 42 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 8 h 42 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.
Intercity 518
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3384
Regionale 12596+
InterCityNotte 794+
Regionale Veloce 3372
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Regionale Veloce 3380
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250
Intercity 518
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
Regionale Veloce 3380
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3384
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+
Intercity 637
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+
Intercity 675Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Nice:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Nice costing on average $70 (€58).
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Nice costing on average $137 (€113).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 41m.
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€58) compared to roughly $221 (€183) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€125). The journey takes 8h 41m versus 7h 10m 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.
Direct services run with Intercity.
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 Rome Termini to Nice trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12596+ InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale Veloce 3372 | 5:26 AM Rome Termini | 10h37 | 4:03 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 637 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h14 | 2:54 PM Ventimiglia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512 · FRECCIAROSSA 89108+ Regionale Veloce 3163+ BUS FR512 | 7:10 AM Rome Termini | 11h37 | 6:47 PM Ventimiglia station | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 641 | 10:00 AM Rome Termini | 8h59 | 6:59 PM Ventimiglia station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608 · Intercity 675 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 10h42 | 9:02 PM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3380 | 12:00 PM Rome Termini | 8h03 | 8:03 PM Ventimiglia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 675 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 8h42 | 9:02 PM Ventimiglia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3384 | 1:57 PM Rome Termini | 8h06 | 10:03 PM Ventimiglia station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518 | 3:57 PM Rome Termini | 7h42 | 11:39 PM Ventimiglia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250 | 8:23 PM Rome Termini | 10h27 | 6:50 AM Ventimiglia station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rome Termini to Nice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 16:27. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (472 km) distance in 7h 19m.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
Average train duration 8h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 19m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 4:27 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini to Nice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome Termini to Nice trains use the Roma Termini to Ventimiglia Stazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome Termini and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
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