Nice to Paris Trains

Nice to Paris trains depart mainly from Nice-Ville and run north along the Cote d'Azur before joining the high-speed network toward Paris. Daytime TGV INOUI and OUIGO services usually call at stations such as Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Raphael-Valescure, Toulon, Marseille Saint-Charles, Avignon TGV, and Lyon Part-Dieu, depending on the train. Most high-speed trains arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, while the Intercites de Nuit overnight service uses Paris Austerlitz. The rail distance is about 933 km, with the fastest daytime TGV taking about 5 hours 40 minutes and slower direct high-speed services taking around 6 hours 10 minutes; the night train takes about 12 hours. There are usually around 7 to 10 direct departures per day in one direction, with extra seasonal variation in summer. One-way fares from Nice to Paris start from about €25 ($27 USD) for the cheapest advance OUIGO or low-fare seats and can rise to around €180 ($195 USD) for flexible TGV INOUI fares or higher comfort categories. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.