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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa in Cimiez.
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Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3h 8m
Average duration
4h 25m
Trains per day
43
Distance
29 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Varazze to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Varazze to Nice:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Varazze to Nice costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.26 (€-1.86). The journey takes 2h 31m versus 2h 18m 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 Varazze to Nice trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86028 | 6:53 AM Varazze station | 4h48 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86034 | 6:53 AM Varazze station | 5h50 | 12:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86032 | 6:53 AM Varazze station | 5h14 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12306 · Regionale 12310+ 86026 | 7:05 AM Varazze station | 4h06 | 11:11 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12306 · Regionale 12310+ 86024 | 7:05 AM Varazze station | 3h36 | 10:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12306 · Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 7:05 AM Varazze station | 4h36 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 7:29 AM Varazze station | 4h12 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86034 | 7:29 AM Varazze station | 5h14 | 12:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86032 | 7:29 AM Varazze station | 4h38 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86034 | 8:05 AM Varazze station | 4h38 | 12:43 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86034 | 8:05 AM Varazze station | 4h38 | 12:43 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86032 | 8:05 AM Varazze station | 4h02 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3002 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86034 | 8:32 AM Varazze station | 4h11 | 12:43 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3002 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86032 | 8:32 AM Varazze station | 3h35 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86036 | 9:08 AM Varazze station | 4h03 | 1:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86034 | 9:08 AM Varazze station | 3h35 | 12:43 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale 3366+ 86038 | 9:08 AM Varazze station | 4h32 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86034 | 9:35 AM Varazze station | 3h08 | 12:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86038 | 9:35 AM Varazze station | 4h05 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86036 | 9:35 AM Varazze station | 3h36 | 1:11 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22982 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86042 | 10:04 AM Varazze station | 4h07 | 2:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22982 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86044 | 10:04 AM Varazze station | 4h36 | 2:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12342 · Regionale Veloce 3067+ 86048 | 10:50 AM Varazze station | 4h50 | 3:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12342 · Regionale Veloce 3067+ 86044 | 10:50 AM Varazze station | 3h50 | 2:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12342 · Regionale Veloce 3067+ 86046 | 10:50 AM Varazze station | 4h20 | 3:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3085+ 86048 | 11:29 AM Varazze station | 4h11 | 3:40 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3085+ 86046 | 11:29 AM Varazze station | 3h41 | 3:10 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3085+ 86052 | 11:29 AM Varazze station | 4h44 | 4:13 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12354 · Regionale 12292+ 86054 | 11:37 AM Varazze station | 5h04 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12354 · Regionale 12292+ 86052 | 11:37 AM Varazze station | 4h36 | 4:13 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12354 · Regionale 12292+ 86056 | 11:37 AM Varazze station | 5h33 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3370 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86064 | 1:53 PM Varazze station | 4h48 | 6:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3370 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86058 | 1:53 PM Varazze station | 3h47 | 5:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3370 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86062 | 1:53 PM Varazze station | 4h16 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86072 | 4:05 PM Varazze station | 4h04 | 8:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86074 | 4:05 PM Varazze station | 4h36 | 8:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86068 | 4:05 PM Varazze station | 3h37 | 7:42 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12408+ Intercity 641+ 86078 | 5:05 PM Varazze station | 4h41 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12408+ Intercity 641+ 86074 | 5:05 PM Varazze station | 3h36 | 8:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12408+ Intercity 641+ 86076 | 5:05 PM Varazze station | 4h04 | 9:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 6:05 PM Varazze station | 3h41 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86096 · 881274 | 6:05 PM Varazze station | 6h46 | 12:51 AM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12422 · Regionale 12296+ 86096 · 881274 | 6:35 PM Varazze station | 6h16 | 12:51 AM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
Regionale 12482 · Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86018 | 12:46 AM Varazze station | 8h55 | 9:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12482 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86024 | 12:46 AM Varazze station | 9h55 | 10:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12482 · Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86022 | 12:46 AM Varazze station | 9h24 | 10:10 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12490 · Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86022 | 1:35 AM Varazze station | 8h35 | 10:10 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12490 · Regionale 12256+ 86024 | 1:35 AM Varazze station | 9h06 | 10:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12490 · Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86018 | 1:35 AM Varazze station | 8h06 | 9:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86032 | 6:05 AM Varazze station | 6h02 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86028 | 6:05 AM Varazze station | 5h36 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86034 | 6:05 AM Varazze station | 6h38 | 12:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Varazze to Nice run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 7:51 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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