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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $557.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $557 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Nice
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Nice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Nice:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Nice costing on average $48.
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Nice costing on average $557.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Nice
How to get from Marseille to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
473211:15 PM 2h20 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4732
11:15 PM 2h20 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:10 AM 2h10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 10:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 17495
8:08 PM 2h27 Marseille-Blancarde 10:35 PM Nice-Ville $50 1 One-way 0 transfers - 17497
9:06 PM 2h29 Marseille-Blancarde 11:35 PM Nice-Ville $50 1 One-way 0 transfers - 17491
6:08 PM 2h31 Marseille-Blancarde 8:39 PM Nice-Ville $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 50591
8:15 PM 2h40 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 10:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - 50487
5:25 PM 2h50 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 8:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers 
1330012155:00 PM 2h45 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA367 · BA3426:40 PM 18h10 Marseille Provence Airport 12:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $199 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA367 · BA338
6:40 PM 14h25 Marseille Provence Airport 9:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $207 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA367 · BA340
6:40 PM 16h20 Marseille Provence Airport 11:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $207 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Nice:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Nice costing on average $48.
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Nice costing on average $557.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Nice Saint-Augustin.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy to go to Nice by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, ITA, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Swiss, BA Euroflyer, asl airlines, Air Baltic, Transavia France, BA Cityflyer, Amelia to go to Nice by flight.
- 14 direct trains per day with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy.
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