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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 Sep 07
$37
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$40
Fastest journey on Sep 07
4 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
4 h 40 m
Trains on Sep 07
54
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 $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 12310+
86028
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+
86062
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+
86056
Regionale 3360+
86028
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86052
Regionale 12370+
Intercity 637+
86052
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86048
Regionale 12370+
Intercity 637+
86054
Regionale 12410+
Intercity 641+
86074
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+
86058Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $79 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€54). The journey takes 4h 18m versus 3h 6m 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 Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86036 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h21 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86032 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h12 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86028 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h44 | 11:39 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h47 | 11:39 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86036 | 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h24 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86032 | 5:52 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h15 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86032 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h00 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310 · Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h00 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310 · Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h32 | 11:39 AM Nice-Ville | 3 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 Veloce 3115+ 86036 | 6:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h44 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86038 | 6:32 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h07 | 1:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h54 | 11:39 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 6:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h22 | 12:07 PM 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 503 · Intercity 633+ 86036 | 7:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h16 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22824+ Intercity 503+ Regionale Veloce 3119+ 86042 | 7:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h09 | 2:09 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22824+ Intercity 503+ Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:00 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h39 | 1:39 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h41 | 2:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 3119+ 86042 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h41 | 2:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h11 | 1:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86038 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h00 | 1:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86042 | 7:39 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h30 | 2:09 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 | |
Regionale 12338 · Regionale Veloce 3119+ 86042 | 7:51 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h18 | 2:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12338 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 7:51 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h18 | 2:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12338 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:51 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h48 | 1:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 8:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h54 | 1:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 8:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h24 | 2:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86044 | 8:45 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h53 | 2:38 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 | 4h40 | 3:38 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86054 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h41 | 4:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86062 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h55 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86056 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h55 | 5:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86058 | 11:14 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h25 | 5:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h44 | 4:39 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 11:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 5:09 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 Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86062 | 12:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h23 | 6:09 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 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86062 | 12:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86072 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h13 | 8:08 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86066 | 1:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 7:09 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 Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86072 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h22 | 8:08 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 | 5h13 | 8:08 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 | 5h13 | 9:08 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 | |
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 12420 · Regionale 12278+ 86082 · 881182 | 4:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h16 | 10:11 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice run on average 45 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 35m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 45 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
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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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.
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 Santa Margherita Ligure 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 Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Ventimiglia Stazione station pair. 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
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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.
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