How to travel from Marseille to Nice

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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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$16

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$47

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$64

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3h 6m

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2h 34m

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Nice is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Nice:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Nice costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $352 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Nice costing on average $368 (€297).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Nice is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

Flight takes on average 9h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Marseille to Nice among Omio's users.

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from Marseille to Nice

How to get from Marseille to Nice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Marseille to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3182
    7:10 AM2h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3182
    7:10 AM2h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 AM2h10
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    10:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5537
    8:01 PM2h42
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    10:43 PMNice-Ville
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12177
    8:01 PM2h42
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    10:43 PMNice-Ville
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • ZOU!17497
    8:57 PM2h29
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    11:26 PMNice Saint-Augustin
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50489
    6:20 AM2h40
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:00 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51047
    2:20 AM2h45
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    5:05 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 AM2h40
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air France HopAF6161 · AF6154
    6:50 AM6h55
    Marseille Provence Airport
    1:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $4471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF6158 · AF6161
    6:50 AM14h45
    Marseille Provence Airport
    9:35 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $4491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopAF6165 · AF6158
    2:35 PM7h00
    Marseille Provence Airport
    9:35 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $9241One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Marseille to Nice

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Marseille to Nice there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 69,76% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Marseille to Nice. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille to Nice

Travel to Nice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marseille to Nice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Nice is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Nice:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Nice costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $352 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Nice costing on average $368 (€297).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Nice is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

Flight takes on average 9h 8m.

The distance from Marseille to Nice is approximately 98 miles (159 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Nice is:
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Nice:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nice by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Nice by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Nice with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!.
  • 30 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Internorte, Gipsyy.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Nice often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Milan, Barcelona, Cannes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nice and these popular destinations at a great price.

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