Trains from Marseille to Nice
Marseille to Nice train times
SNCF, TGV and Thello trains from Marseille to Nice
SNCF, TGV and Thello trains from Marseille to Nice
SNCF, TGV and Thello trains from Marseille to Nice
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Thello
SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
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TGV is the high-speed train service of the SNCF company. It connects the major cities of France at speeds of up to 320 km/h. All TGV trains are equipped with a food carriage, a free WiFi connection, power sockets and removable shelves. Two comfort classes are offered – First Class and Second Class, with more flexible train tickets and access to the Grand Voyageur lounge in some stations.
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Thello, part of the Trenitalia Group, is an international railway service that connects France and Italy. Thello trains provide direct connections between Paris and Venice via Dijon, and Marseille and Milan via Nice. Trains between Paris and Venice are night/sleeper trains with three service levels. Choose either Standard shared berth compartments (4-6 berth), a standard bed cabin (1-3 people) which includes a welcome drink, breakfast, bed furnishings and a toiletry set, or treat yourself to a premium cabin (1-2 people) which feature a private bathroom with sink, shower and WC. Trains between Marseille and Milan offer Standard Class seating, as well as First Class, which has wider reclining seats for extra comfort.
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Information included in this video is correct as of 10/12/16Marseille to Nice train prices
Train tickets from Marseille to Nice start at €8.80 if purchased from 3 to 6 months in advance. Prices for train journeys from Marseille to Nice start at €32.72 when you book at least 28 days in advance.* Tickets usually go on sale 3 months in advance, yet in some rare cases this can be up to 6 months. For more precise information on when you can book your tickets or whether there are any promotional sales, click here.
How long does it take to travel from Marseille to Nice by train?
The average journey time between Marseille and Nice is 2 hours and 46 minutes and the fastest journey time is 2 hours and 36 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 18 trains per day travelling from Marseille to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
What time is the first and last train of the day from Marseille to Nice?
The first train from Marseille to Nice departs at 05:58. The last train from Marseille to Nice departs at 20:07. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services. Alternatively, some popular routes may run throughout the night at a reduced frequency. There may also be less services on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Are there direct train services between Marseille and Nice?
Yes, it is possible to travel from Marseille to Nice without having to change trains. There are 14 direct trains from Marseille to Nice. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
How do I get back to Marseille?
By train, of course. See trains from Nice to Marseille.
- *Average prices for adult tickets in economy. Discount cards and coach journey excluded. Prices are based on searches made by our customers over the past 6 months. "14 days in advance" includes days 13 and 15.
- **The information provided is calculated based on scheduled train services for Marseille to Nice for a typical week day using timetable data for 25/09/2018. On weekends, holidays or other exceptional times, fewer services may be available. The fare range provided has been found by our customers on Trainline on 21/06/2018 for travel on 21/06/2018 and for adult tickets in economy, discount cards and coach journeys excluded.