Paris to Nice train

Train fares from Paris to Nice: How are they calculated?

The price of your ticket may vary depending on several factors such as the departure time from Nice, the day of the week, the SNCF card or season ticket you use for your Paris - Nice journey, and the train company (OUIGO has bargain fares for the Paris - Nice journey).

How can you get the best deal for your Paris to Nice journey?

Paris - Nice train tickets can be booked several months in advance. The earlier you book (for example as soon as SNCF tickets go on sale), the more likely you are to snap up a bargain price. Consider buying and using a discount card: there are several, and they're listed in the Offers section's menu.

Is there a current promotion or special offer on the Paris to Nice route?

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The Paris - Nice high-speed train journey on SNCF Connect

With SNCF, the average journey by a Paris-Nice high-speed train only takes 5h 42m.

Are you after a bargain price or superior comfort? SNCF Connect has two options for travelling between Paris and Nice.

• OUIGO Paris - Nice: OUIGO offers low-cost Paris - Nice train tickets. If you choose the standard OUIGO class (OUIGO Essentiel), you can add optional extras for an even comfier train journey such as Wi-Fi and a power socket, depending on your needs. For an extra €9, you can opt for even more comfort by choosing the OUIGO PLUS offer. Ticket sales open 9 months in advance and are available until a few hours before departure.
• TGV INOUI Paris - Nice: TGV INOUI trains have spacious carriages with comfy seats, onboard Wi-Fi with an entertainment platform, and power sockets. With TGV INOUI, you can take up to 2 pieces of labelled luggage (maximum size 70 x 90 x 50 cm) and 1 piece of labelled hand luggage (maximum size 40 x 30 x 15 cm). You can opt to take a particular piece of labelled luggage if it isn't bigger than 90 x 130 cm (pushchair, folded scooter, musical instrument in a labelled case, a pair of skis in a labelled case, wakeboard or snowboard in a labelled case), or take a large labelled piece of luggage (maximum 70 x 90 x 50 cm) and a piece of hand luggage (maximum 40 x 30 x 15 cm). To get the best deals, you can book up to 4 months in advance.

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Ticket deals for OUIGO Paris - Nice high-speed trains

Offers for OUIGO Paris - Nice high-speed trains

Your OUIGO ESSENTIEL Paris - Nice train fare

The OUIGO ESSENTIEL fare: travel from Paris - Nice at over 300 km/h. With OUIGO, single adult fares start at €19. To get the best deal we recommend you book well in advance, especially for peak travel periods.

Your OUIGO PLUS Paris - Nice train fare

The OUIGO PLUS offer: would you like a comfier OUIGO Paris - Nice journey? Simply choose the OUIGO PLUS offer when you book your OUIGO high-speed train ticket. For only €9 more, you can take an extra piece of luggage or an XL one, choose your seat, access the OUIFUN service (Wi-Fi connection and entertainment platform), and benefit from fast-track access. And to top it all, the OUIGO PLUS offer is free for kids under 12!

The advantages of choosing a OUIGO Paris - Nice high-speed train

The fixed-price fare for children under 12 is €8.

À la carte options: extra piece of luggage for €5 (in addition to a suitcase stored under your seat and your hand luggage), travel with your pet for €10, get a seat with a power socket for €3. You can take a pram/stroller for free.

Which train should I take from Paris to Nice station?

TGV INOUI trains leave from Paris Gare de Lyon station and arrive at Nice-Ville station. The direct journey takes around 6 hours 41 minutes, with the shortest one taking 5 hours 41 minutes. There are also OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains from Paris Gare de Lyon station that arrive in Nice around 6 hours later.
Another way of getting to Nice from Paris is on an INTERCITÉS night train. Set off from Paris Austerlitz in the early evening and arrive in Nice in the early morning, perfect for breakfast by the Med on the Promenade des Anglais.

Exploring Nice

Nice is capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department, located on the Côte d'Azur in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

What to see in Nice in 3 days?

The first must-see once you arrive in Nice is the famous Promenade des Anglais. This world-famous 7 km palm-lined promenade was once a favourite winter holiday destination for Brits. Go on a bike ride or stroll as far as the Hôtel Negresco, passing by the Parc Albert 1er and the Palais de la Méditerranée.
To get a real feel for Nice's Italian ambience, head to Vieux Nice, with its colourful facades and typical southern louvred shutters, its shady alleyways and the Cours Saleya, where the famous flower market is held. It's also the perfect place for a relaxing drink or lunch on one of the numerous terraces.
Don't miss Piazza Rossetti, home to Santa Reparatrice Cathedral and Azzurro, the city's best ice cream parlour, as well as Piazza San Francesco and its small fish market.
For a great panoramic view of Nice, head up Château hill which overlooks the old town. You'll get a fantastic view over the town, the Baie des Anges, the port and the mountains.
Want to visit a more unusual Nice landmark? Nice's Saint-Nicolas Cathedral is a listed historic monument and the largest Orthodox church outside Russia. The contrast between its architecture and the Mediterranean vegetation makes it well worth a detour.

What are Nice's culinary specialities?

Socca is a slightly creamy flatbread made from chickpea flour, and you'll find the best ones in Vieux Nice. Panisse, another speciality made from chickpea flour, is usually fried.
You've probably heard of Pissaladière, an onion and anchovy tart, and Salade Niçoise, that great classic made with tuna, tomatoes, lettuce, hard-boiled egg, niçoise olives and, of course, drizzled with an olive oil vinaigrette. Other dishes to try in Nice include Pan Bagnat (bap with traditional fillings), Farcis Niçois (stuffed veggies), Daube Niçoise (beef casserole)...

What museums are there to see in Nice?

Nice has numerous museums, including the Musée Matisse, an imposing 17th-century Genoese villa and home to the painter's collection (he lived in Nice between 1917 and 1954), and the Musée National Chagall, which has 250 works and was inaugurated while Marc Chagall was still alive.
Other must-sees: the Palais Lascaris and its collection of old musical instruments, the Terra Amata Prehistory Museum, the National Sports Museum, the MAMAC dedicated to modern and contemporary art...

When's the best time to visit Nice?

Spring and early autumn are ideal times to visit Nice and the surrounding area. But if you want to see Nice in colourful, festive mode, then come during the Carnival. The world-famous, annual Nice Carnival takes place over 2 weeks in February and is the biggest carnival in France.
Each year, these festivities attract hundreds of thousands of spectators who come to admire the immense floats and enjoy the famous battle of flowers held on the Promenade des Anglais.