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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
$45
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viareggio to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viareggio to Nice will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Viareggio to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Viareggio to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 25m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Viareggio to Nice:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Viareggio to Nice costing on average $76.
A bus is $67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Viareggio to Nice costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Flight takes on average 13h 25m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 8h 1m versus 3h 55m 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.
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Trains from Viareggio to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 but you can travel from only $26 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 5:46 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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