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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 on Oct 23
$36
Average ticket price on Oct 23
$38
Fastest journey on Oct 23
4 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Oct 23
4 h 36 m
Trains on Oct 23
61
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+
UrbV Urb+
Regionale Veloce 3356+
86036
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+
86058
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86054
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+
86038
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+
86066
Regionale 12370+
Intercity 637+
86052
Regionale 12430+
Intercity 675+
86084
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86048
Regionale 12410+
Intercity 641+
86074
Regionale 12370+
Intercity 637+
86054Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice run on average 47 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 47 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice trains for today, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86082 · 881182 | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h25 | 10:11 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h00 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 33610 | 4:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h56 | 11:42 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12430+ Intercity 675+ 86096 · 33608 | 5:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h53 | 10:48 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12430+ Intercity 675+ 33610 | 5:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h47 | 11:42 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3384+ 33610 | 6:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h56 | 11:42 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, October 23 | |||||
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86028 | 1:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h39 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86036 | 1:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 12h14 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86032 | 1:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 11h05 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86028 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h46 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86024 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h46 | 10:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale 12310+ 86024 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h46 | 10:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ 86032 | 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h15 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86036 | 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h24 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h49 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h34 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22820 · Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 6:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h54 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22820 · Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:13 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h28 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86032 | 6:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h35 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 6:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h35 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h09 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 6:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h22 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h56 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360+ 86036 | 6:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h31 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22824+ Intercity 633+ 86036 | 7:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h16 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22824 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h40 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22824 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 7:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h10 | 2:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12326 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h12 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12326+ Intercity 633+ 86036 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h48 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12326 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h12 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86036 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h37 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h01 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12336 · Regionale Veloce 3119+ 86042 | 7:51 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h19 | 2:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12336 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:51 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h49 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12336 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:51 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h49 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86044 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h18 | 2:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h48 | 2:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 8:22 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h18 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 8:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h55 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 8:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h25 | 2:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86044 | 8:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h55 | 2:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86054 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h43 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86052 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 4:12 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86048 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h42 | 3:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12366 · Regionale 12268+ 86058 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h25 | 5:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12366 · Regionale 12268+ 86062 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h55 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12366 · Regionale 12268+ 86056 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h56 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86052 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h17 | 4:12 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h46 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h15 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86058 | 12:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h53 | 5:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86062 | 12:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h23 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86062 | 12:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86068 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h47 | 7:42 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86066 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h15 | 7:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86072 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h14 | 8:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86072 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h23 | 8:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86068 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h56 | 7:42 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12400 · Regionale Veloce 3131+ 86072 | 2:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 8:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale 12276+ 86078 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h51 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale 12276+ 86076 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 9:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12410+ Intercity 641+ 86074 | 3:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h44 | 8:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
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Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse in a Genoese villa at Cimiez. It presents paintings, drawings, and personal objects from the artist's life.
Museum of modern and contemporary art with works by Nouveau Réalisme and Pop Art artists. Its rooftop offers memorable views over Nice.
Nice's iconic seafront promenade stretches along the Baie des Anges. It is ideal for walking, cycling, and experiencing the city's Riviera atmosphere.
The old town's lively maze of narrow streets, Baroque churches, and colorful façades. It is essential for history, atmosphere, and local character.
Main square rebuilt with elegant arcades, public art, and tram access. It links the old town and modern center and hosts major city events.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked until crisp. A Niçois street food staple, best eaten hot with pepper, and rooted in the city’s Ligurian heritage.
A deep fried chickpea fritter, often sold in strips. It is a classic Niçois snack linked to local Italian influences and market eating culture.
A salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs. It is one of Nice’s most famous traditional dishes and reflects Mediterranean produce.
Elegant Michelin starred restaurant focused on refined Mediterranean cuisine with Riviera products, offering a polished fine dining experience.
Historic old town institution known for classic Niçois cuisine such as petits farcis and daube, served in a traditional, lively brasserie setting.
Casual specialist for socca and other Niçois staples near the old town market. Simple, famous, and ideal for an authentic local lunch.
Nice is pricier than many French cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and summer travel raise costs, while local transit stays reasonable for visitors.
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Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Saint-Augustin. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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 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
Free.
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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