- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
8 h 33 m
Average duration
8 h 48 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
444 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Nice will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Venice Santa Lucia to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+
Intercity 641+
86076
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+
Intercity 641+
86074
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+
Intercity 641+
86078
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+
Intercity 637+
86054
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+
Intercity 637+
86052
Regionale Veloce 3965+
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+
Intercity 637+
86052
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
Intercity 675+
86084
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+
Intercity 641+
86074
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+
Intercity 637+
86052
Regionale Veloce 3965+
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+
Intercity 637+
86054Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 275 miles (444 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $123 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice Santa Lucia to Nice:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Santa Lucia to Nice costing on average $122 (€100).
A bus is $76 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Santa Lucia to Nice costing on average $123 (€100).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€100) compared to roughly $182 (€149) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€50). The journey takes 7h 20m versus 6h 27m 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 Venice Santa Lucia to Nice trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Intercity 659+ 86046 | 5:39 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h31 | 3:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Intercity 659+ 86044 | 5:39 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h01 | 2:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Intercity 659+ 86048 | 5:39 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h01 | 3:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Regionale Veloce 3121 · Regionale 12266+ 86054 | 6:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h23 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Regionale Veloce 3121 · Regionale 12266+ 86056 | 6:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h52 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Regionale Veloce 3121 · Regionale 12266+ 86052 | 6:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h55 | 4:13 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ Intercity 637+ 86052 | 6:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h39 | 4:13 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 6:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h36 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 6:34 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h07 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Intercity 637+ 86052 | 7:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h55 | 4:13 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 7:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h52 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 7:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h23 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3965+ FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h30 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3965+ FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h01 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3965+ FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Intercity 637+ 86052 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h33 | 4:13 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86076 | 8:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 12h51 | 9:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86074 | 8:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 12h23 | 8:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86072 | 8:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 11h51 | 8:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 641+ 86076 | 10:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h59 | 9:09 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 641+ 86078 | 10:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 11h36 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ Intercity 641+ 86074 | 10:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h31 | 8:41 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Intercity 641+ 86076 | 11:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h21 | 9:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Intercity 641+ 86074 | 11:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h53 | 8:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Intercity 641+ 86078 | 11:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h58 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ Intercity 675+ 86084 | 1:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h18 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ Intercity 675+ 86086 | 1:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h01 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Intercity 675+ 86084 | 1:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h40 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Intercity 675+ 86086 | 1:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h23 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Nice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $111 (€91) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 275 miles (444 km) distance in 7h 54m.
Distance 275 miles (444 km) |
Average train duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€91) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 7h 54m |
First train 5:39 AM |
Last train 7:48 PM |
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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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A Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. It is one of Nice’s most respected fine-dining addresses.
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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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