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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$409
Average price
$409
Fastest journey
10 h 21 m
Average duration
10 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
901 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Malo to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Malo to Nice will cost around $409 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $409.
It's difficult to get from Saint-Malo to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.
8090 · 6117+
17495
8090 · 6117+
17495Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Saint-Malo to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 559 miles (901 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$188 Average price | $161 Average price | $145 Average price Cheapest | $371 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 30m Average total duration 26h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Malo to Nice:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Malo to Nice costing on average $161 (€132).
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Malo to Nice costing on average $188 (€154).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 24m.
Bus takes on average 26h 0m.
The journey is about 1h 46m faster (10h 24m by train vs 12h 10m by car) and roughly $183 (€150) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($188 (€154) vs $371 (€304)). 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 Saint-Malo to Nice trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8090 · 6117+ 17495 | 12:04 PM St Malo | 10h21 | 10:25 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Saint-Malo to Nice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€69) but you can travel from only $63 (€52) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 559 miles (901 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 559 miles (901 km) |
Average train duration 10h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€69) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 9h 5m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs, dressed simply with olive oil. It is a classic expression of Niçois cuisine.
A thin, crisp chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten hot with pepper. It is one of the most iconic street foods in Nice.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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