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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
$182
Average price
$347
Fastest journey
10 h 6 m
Average duration
10 h 9 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
937 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Nice will cost around $347 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $182.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Nice without transferring at least once.
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6181Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 582 miles (937 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$320 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $402 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Nice:
A bus is $75 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Nice costing on average $190.
A bus is $206 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Nice costing on average $320.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 20h 30m.
The journey is about 4h 46m faster (8h 32m by train vs 13h 18m by car) and roughly $82 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($320 vs $402). 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.
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 Rotterdam to Nice trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9310+ 6177 | 6:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 13h07 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 6165 | 6:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h07 | 5:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 6163 | 6:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 14h07 | 9:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 6181 | 6:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 16h07 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 6177 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 12h06 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 6163 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 13h06 | 9:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 6177 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 12h06 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 6163 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 13h06 | 9:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 6181 | 7:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 15h06 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 6177 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h06 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 6163 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 12h06 | 9:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 6181 | 8:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 14h06 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 6177 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h06 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 6163 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h06 | 9:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 6163 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h06 | 9:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 6177 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h06 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 6177 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h06 | 8:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 6181 | 9:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 13h06 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9528+ 9830+ 17495 | 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h50 | 10:32 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
9340+ 5781 | 11:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 21h11 | 9:09 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 6181 | 11:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h06 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9340+ 6117+ 17495 | 11:58 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h27 | 10:25 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
9536+ 9450+ 6181 | 12:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h22 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
9352+ 5781 | 1:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 19h11 | 9:09 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 5781 | 3:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 17h11 | 9:09 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9370+ 5781 | 4:58 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 16h11 | 9:09 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Nice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $182 but you can travel from only $62 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 17:52. The fastest train covers the 582 miles (937 km) distance in 10h 6m.
Distance 582 miles (937 km) |
Average train duration 8h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $182 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 10h 6m |
First train 5:33 AM |
Last train 5:52 PM |
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Most Rotterdam to Nice trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Saint-Augustin. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
Rotterdam Alexander is 6 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Alexander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Alexander, Brasserie Waalhaven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Alexander: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander, NH Capelle, Campanile Rotterdam Oost.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
Nice-Pont-Michel is 2 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice-Pont-Michel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nice-Pont-Michel.
Ticket office support is available at Nice-Pont-Michel.
Available at Nice-Pont-Michel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice-Pont-Michel: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice-Pont-Michel: Ramps.
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