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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
€49
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salon-de-Provence to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salon-de-Provence to Nice will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Salon-de-Provence for Nice on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 27 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salon-de-Provence to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €156.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€49 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €244 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salon-de-Provence to Nice:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salon-de-Provence to Nice costing on average €49.
A bus is €235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salon-de-Provence to Nice costing on average €244.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Flight takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 22m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Salon-de-Provence to Nice trains for today, 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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![]() | 8:59 AM Salon | 4h05 | 1:04 PM Nice | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Salon-de-Provence to Nice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 5:31 AM |
Last train 8:00 PM |
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salon-de-Provence 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 Salon-de-Provence to Nice trains use the Salon to Nice Saint-Augustin station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Ville. Use this guide to compare Salon-de-Provence and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Salon.
ATMs are available at Salon.
Available at Salon: Parking, WC.
Available at Salon: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salon.
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 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 Riquier is 1 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Riquier has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Millésime, La Roustide
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Ticket office support is available at Nice Riquier. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Nice Riquier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Riquier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Riquier: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Apogia Nice, Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port.
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