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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, showing paintings, drawings and personal objects in a villa in Cimiez.
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£124
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£160
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
20 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
22 h 54 m
Trains on 11 Sept
4
Distance
954 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Nice will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £124.
To travel from Catania to Nice you need to make at least 2 changes.
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 796+
Intercity 633
InterCityNotte 89524 · InterCityNotte 37452+
Regionale Veloce 3376
InterCityNotte 89530+
Intercity 590 · Intercity 689
InterCityNotte 89530+
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+
Intercity 641
InterCityNotte 89530+
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+
Intercity 641
InterCityNotte 89524 · InterCityNotte 37452+
Regionale Veloce 3376
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 796+
Intercity 633
InterCityNotte 89530+
Intercity 590 · Intercity 689Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £102, while a flight costs an average of £136.
Distance: 954 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£102 Average Price Cheapest | £136 Average Price | £105 Average Price |
21h 19m Average total duration 20h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 1m Average total duration 22h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Nice:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Catania to Nice costing on average £105.
A train is £34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Nice costing on average £136.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 49m.
Coach takes on average 22h 31m.
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Nice trains for tomorrow, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 796+ Intercity 633 | 11:33 Catania Centrale | 23h31 | 11:04 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Catania to Nice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 20h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 954 km distance in 20h 1m.
Distance 954 km |
Average train duration 20h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 20h 1m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 22:58 |
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Discover the best of Nice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice trip today.
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, showing paintings, drawings and personal objects in a villa in Cimiez.
Major collection of works by Marc Chagall, especially his Biblical Message cycle, in a purpose-built museum.
Museum of modern and contemporary art with strong twentieth-century collections and rooftop terraces near Place Garibaldi.
Famous seafront promenade for walking, cycling and beach views, lined with palms and Belle Époque façades.
Historic old town of narrow lanes, baroque churches, markets and lively squares, ideal for wandering on foot.
Grand square between the old town and modern centre, known for arcades, sculptures and evening illumination.
Thin chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven with olive oil and pepper. A signature Niçoise street food with Ligurian roots.
Salad of raw seasonal vegetables, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, tuna and egg. It is the classic dish most associated with Nice.
Small round tart filled with onions, anchovies and olives. A traditional Niçoise snack often sold in bakeries and markets.
Elegant dining room serving refined Mediterranean cuisine with sea views on the Promenade des Anglais. Good for a more polished meal.
Traditional Niçoise restaurant in the old town known for local classics such as petits farcis and stockfish in a warm, rustic setting.
Lively institution near Cours Saleya famous for socca, petits farcis and other Niçoise staples in a busy, old-school dining room.
Nice is pricier than many French cities, with higher hotel and seafront dining costs, though buses, trams and simple local eateries help keep daily spending manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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