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Train timetable info Valenciennes-Nice

Travel by train from Valenciennes to Nice. 10 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Valenciennes at 6h 16m and the last at 17h 50m, allowing you to cover the 1230 km distance in as little as 8h 44m.

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How much does a train ticket from Valenciennes to Nice cost?

Book your train ticket in advance to travel for less. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Valenciennes to Nice take?

The journey on a train from Valenciennes to Nice takes approximately 9h 49m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Valenciennes to Nice?

The journey from Valenciennes to Nice on the fastest train takes 8h 44m.

How many trains run from Valenciennes to Nice each day?

Every day, 10 trains complete the Valenciennes to Nice journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Valenciennes and Nice?

Between Valenciennes and Nice, the service may be a Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Valenciennes and Nice by train?

The rail connection between Valenciennes and Nice is approximately 1230 km.

What time is the first train from Valenciennes to Nice?

Depart from Valenciennes on the first train at 6h 16m.

What time is the last train from Valenciennes to Nice?

You can wait until 17h 50m at the latest to take the last Valenciennes to Nice train.

To leave Valenciennes, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: VALENCIENNES.

At Nice, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: NICE.

Which train companies operate trains from Valenciennes to Nice?

Travel on a train operated by TGV INOUI, TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, OUIGO, Intercités for your journey from Valenciennes to Nice.

What services are offered on board?

Travel with OUIGO in peace and comfort. With OUIGO ESSENTIEL, you can enjoy a solo, quiet seat for 7 euros extra. With OUIGO PLUS, you can choose your seat anywhere on the train.

If you travel on INTERCITÉS, you can bring your bicycle on board. Depending on your journey, a paid reservation may be required.

If you opt for TGV INOUI, you will benefit from luggage storage space in each TGV INOUI carriage. For oversized luggage, consider the home delivery option.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

Take a train to Nice from Valenciennes

The Valenciennes - Nice train journey is with TGV INOUI, TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, OUIGO, Intercités. Trains generally leave from VALENCIENNES and arrive at NICE.

Journey times may vary depending on a number of factors, including the time you travel, the type of train, and whether you have to change trains. Some journeys take 8h 44m, but the average journey time is 9h 49m.

10 trains serve the Valenciennes - Nice line every day. The first train leaves at 6h 16m and the last at 17h 50m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.

The cost of a Valenciennes - Nice train fare will depend on when you book, the timeslot, the type of ticket...

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Valenciennes to Nice?

The price of a Valenciennes – Nice train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Valenciennes to Nice thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Valenciennes to Nice.

Price of a Valenciennes – Nice Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Valenciennes to Nice: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Valenciennes to Nice at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Valenciennes – Nice

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Valenciennes to Nice throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Valenciennes – Nice Train

The best way to pay less for your Valenciennes to Nice train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Valenciennes to Nice, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Valenciennes to Nice and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Nice on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Valenciennes - Nice

If you're travelling from Valenciennes to Nice, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Valenciennes to Nice on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Valenciennes to Nice: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Classes of rail companies serving Valenciennes - Nice

To travel from Valenciennes to Nice, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Valenciennes to Nice and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Valenciennes - Nice

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Valenciennes to Nice route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Train timetables Valenciennes-Nice Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 16m 15h 04m 8h 48m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TGV INOUI 7104
  • Douai
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • 1h07
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6173
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
6h 20m 15h 04m 8h 44m TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TER 41900
  • Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux
  • Orchies
  • Lille Flandres
  • 28 min
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 12510 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9810
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 11 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 6173
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
6h 50m 16h 06m 9h 16m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TER 41802
  • Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux
  • Orchies
  • Lille Flandres
  • 17 min
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7010
  • Paris Nord
  • 1h25
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6175
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
7h 49m 17h 04m 9h 15m TER, OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TER 41505
  • Le Poirier Universite
  • Le Quesnoy
  • Berlaimont
  • Aulnoye-Aymeries
  • 32 min
  • Aulnoye-Aymeries
    OUIGO 50
  • Paris Nord
  • 47 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6165
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
10h 16m 20h 04m 9h 48m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TGV INOUI 7116
  • Douai
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • 2h02
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6177
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
10h 19m 19h 37m 9h 18m TER, OUIGO
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TER 41908
  • Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux
  • Orchies
  • Lille Flandres
  • 43 min
  • Lille Flandres
    OUIGO 7841
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 49 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 17489
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Nice
12h 01m 21h 04m 9h 03m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TER 43512
  • Beuvrages
  • Raismes
  • Wallers
  • Somain
  • Montigny-En-Ostrevent
  • Douai
  • 47 min
  • Douai
    TGV INOUI 7520
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • 49 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6163
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
12h 50m 22h 32m 9h 42m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TER 41812
  • Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux
  • Orchies
  • Lille Flandres
  • 36 min
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9830
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 1h09
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 17495
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Nice
14h 07m 23h 04m 8h 57m TER, OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TER 41226
  • Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux
  • Rosult
  • Landas
  • Orchies
  • Templeuve
  • Fretin
  • Lesquin
  • Lille Flandres
  • 28 min
  • Lille Flandres
    OUIGO 7845
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • 20 min
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
    TGV INOUI 6181
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
17h 50m 9h 09m 15h 19m TER, TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • Valenciennes
    TER 41818
  • Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux
  • Orchies
  • Lille Flandres
  • 27 min
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 7238
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • 1h17
  • Paris Austerlitz
    Intercités 5781
  • Marseille Blancarde
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice