- 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
$131
Average price
$194
Fastest journey
10 h 7 m
Average duration
12 h 12 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zermatt to Nice will cost around $194 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
It's difficult to get from Zermatt to Nice without transferring at least 5 times.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$163 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest |
14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Nice:
A flight is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zermatt to Nice costing on average $163 (€132).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Train takes on average 13h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Nice trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:06 PM Zermatt | 14h07 | 12:13 PM Nice | 6 transfers | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
![]() | 3:38 AM Zermatt | 10h34 | 2:12 PM Nice | 5 transfers | |
![]() | 6:06 AM Zermatt | 10h07 | 4:13 PM Nice | 6 transfers | |
![]() | 6:06 AM Zermatt | 10h07 | 4:13 PM Nice | 5 transfers | |
![]() | 11:37 AM Zermatt | 19h35 | 7:12 AM Nice | 5 transfers | |
![]() | 3:06 PM Zermatt | 16h06 | 7:12 AM Nice | 6 transfers | |
![]() | 3:37 PM Zermatt | 17h34 | 9:11 AM Nice | 6 transfers | |
![]() | 3:37 PM Zermatt | 20h36 | 12:13 PM Nice | 5 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Zermatt to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 13h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $120 (€97) but you can travel from only $52 (€42) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 13h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $120 (€97) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 10h 5m |
First train 6:03 AM |
Last train 8:55 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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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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The old town’s narrow lanes, colorful facades, markets, and lively squares make it a core area for first-time visitors.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with panoramic city and sea views, ruins, greenery, and one of Nice’s best photo spots.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects the produce of the Riviera.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a hot oven or wood-fired oven, usually served with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
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An established fine-dining restaurant with a refined tasting-menu approach that blends Mediterranean ingredients with polished modern technique.
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A small, celebrated Niçois institution known for traditional specialties such as petits farcis, pasta, and market-driven Riviera cooking in an intimate setting.
Prices are above average for France, especially in summer. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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