5h 53m, Direct
05:58
NiceNice Ville
11:51
ParisParis Gare de Lyon
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First train
05:58
Last train
19:00
Travel duration
7h 41m
Daily departures
6
Departure station
Nice
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Paris
Ticket price
from $54
Fastest trip
5h 41m
Longest trip
12h 55m
Trains to and from Nice
Inbound trains reach Nice mainly at Nice-Ville, with some regional services also stopping at Nice Saint-Augustin and Nice-Riquier. TGV INOUI services arrive from Paris Gare de Lyon in around 5 hours 40 minutes and from Lyon in roughly 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, depending on the service. From Provence, trains from Marseille take about 2 hours 35 minutes, with Toulon typically around 1 hour 45 minutes. Along the Cote d'Azur, TER trains arrive from Cannes in around 35 minutes and Antibes in around 20 minutes. Eastbound regional services bring passengers from Monaco in around 25 minutes, Menton in around 40 minutes, and Ventimiglia in about 55 minutes.
Visiting Nice
Nice is the main rail hub on France's eastern Mediterranean coast, positioned near Monaco and the Italian border. The city has three key passenger stations: Nice-Ville for long-distance and regional services, Nice-Riquier for eastern suburban and regional trains, and Nice Saint-Augustin for the airport area. SNCF Voyageurs operates the main services, including TGV INOUI, TER Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, and Intercites de nuit.
Services from Nice include high-speed TGV INOUI trains to Paris, regional TER trains along the Cote d'Azur and into Provence, cross-border regional trains to Ventimiglia, and the overnight Intercites de nuit to Paris Austerlitz. Nice-Ville is the main train station for long-distance trains from Nice, while Nice Saint-Augustin serves passengers heading to or from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport by rail.
Top destinations by rail from Nice include Paris in around 5 hours 40 minutes by TGV INOUI, Marseille in around 2 hours 35 minutes, Cannes in around 35 minutes, Monaco in around 25 minutes, Menton in around 40 minutes, and Ventimiglia in around 55 minutes. Book trains from and to Nice online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Nice
From Nice-Ville, long-distance routes run west and north. TGV INOUI links Nice with Marseille in around 2 hours 35 minutes, Lyon in roughly 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, and Paris Gare de Lyon in about 5 hours 40 minutes. The Intercites de nuit route to Paris Austerlitz is available for overnight travel on selected departures.
For regional trips, TER Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur trains run frequently along the coast. Westbound services reach Antibes in about 20 minutes and Cannes in around 35 minutes, while eastbound trains reach Monaco in around 25 minutes, Menton in about 40 minutes, and Ventimiglia in Italy in about 55 minutes.
Nice
Nice - Coastal city on the French Riviera known for the Promenade des Anglais, Mediterranean beaches, and a large international airport. Central rail hub is Nice Ville station with regional and long-distance services.
7h 41m
Paris
Paris - France's capital and primary rail hub with multiple major stations including Gare de Lyon. Famous for cultural landmarks such as the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Eiffel Tower.
Paris Est
StationParis-Charles de Gaulle Airport
StationParis Austerlitz
StationParis Montparnasse
StationParis Gare de Lyon
StationParis Gare de l’Est
StationParis St-Lazare
StationParis Gare du Nord
StationPARIS BERCY
StationDisneyland Paris
StationAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV
StationParis Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.
StationTrain Operators Serving Nice
SNCF Voyageurs operates TGV INOUI long-distance services from Nice-Ville to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and other major French cities. SNCF Voyageurs also runs TER Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur regional trains from Nice to Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, Menton, and Ventimiglia. Intercites de nuit, also operated by SNCF Voyageurs, provides the overnight Nice to Paris Austerlitz service. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators and services with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window.
Destinations from Nice
French Riviera routes and long-distance links
From Nice-Ville, SNCF Voyageurs operates TGV INOUI services to Paris Gare de Lyon in around 5 hours 40 minutes, Lyon in roughly 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, Marseille in about 2 hours 35 minutes, and Toulon in around 1 hour 45 minutes. TER Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur trains connect Nice with Antibes in about 20 minutes, Cannes in around 35 minutes, Monaco in about 25 minutes, Menton in around 40 minutes, and Ventimiglia in Italy in about 55 minutes. Intercites de nuit links Nice with Paris Austerlitz on overnight departures.
Travel from Nice to Paris by TGV and experience the contrast between the Promenade des Anglais and landmarks like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Nice
France
7h 41m
Paris
France
Travel from Nice to Cannes by regional train and visit the Promenade des Anglais in Nice or the Boulevard de la Croisette and Palais des Festivals in Cannes
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Nice
France
30m
Cannes
France
Travel from Nice to Marseille by TER or TGV and visit the Old Port, Le Panier district, and the Calanques National Park near Marseille.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Nice
France
2h 36m
Marseille
France
Travel from Nice to Lyon by train and enjoy Lyon's historic Vieux Lyon, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere, and the city's renowned food scene.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Nice
France
4h 31m
Lyon
France
Travel from Nice to Aix-en-Provence by train and discover the stunning Cours Mirabeau or the historical Saint-Sauveur Cathedral.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Nice
France
2h 55m
Aix-en-Provence
France
Travel from Nice to Avignon by train and admire the stunning Palais des Papes or take a stroll through the picturesque streets of the old town.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Nice
France
3h 19m
Avignon
France
Nice Major Train Stations
Nice has three main rail stations for intercity, regional, and airport-area travel. Nice-Ville is the central long-distance station, handling TGV INOUI services to Paris and Lyon, Intercites de nuit to Paris Austerlitz, and TER trains toward Marseille, Cannes, Monaco, Menton, and Ventimiglia. Nice-Riquier serves the eastern side of the city and is useful for TER trips toward Monaco, Menton, and the Italian border. Nice Saint-Augustin is the rail stop closest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and also serves TER trains west toward Antibes, Cannes, and Marseille. Travelers can transfer between Nice-Ville and the other Nice stations by frequent regional trains. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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