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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 19 Oct
£31
Average ticket price on 19 Oct
£35
Fastest journey on 19 Oct
5 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 19 Oct
5 h 40 m
Trains on 19 Oct
65
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Nice will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from La Spezia to Nice you need to make at least 2 changes.
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86052
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86054
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+
86026
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+
881182 · 86082
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+
86072
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+
Intercity 637+
86052
Intercity 510 · Intercity 641+
86074
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3115+
86032
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86048
Intercity 652+
Regionale 12310+
86024Trains from La Spezia to Nice run on average 60 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 60 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:27 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Nice trains for today, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86068 | 13:45 La Spezia Centrale | 5h57 | 19:42 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86074 | 13:45 La Spezia Centrale | 6h54 | 20:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86072 | 13:45 La Spezia Centrale | 6h23 | 20:08 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412+ Intercity 641+ 86074 | 14:12 La Spezia Centrale | 6h27 | 20:39 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412+ Intercity 641+ 86078 | 14:12 La Spezia Centrale | 7h33 | 21:45 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12412+ Intercity 641+ 86076 | 14:12 La Spezia Centrale | 6h56 | 21:08 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86082 · 881182 | 15:50 La Spezia Centrale | 6h21 | 22:11 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 15:50 La Spezia Centrale | 5h55 | 21:45 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
| Monday 19 October | |||||
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86026 | 1:02 La Spezia Centrale | 10h09 | 11:11 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86024 | 1:02 La Spezia Centrale | 9h39 | 10:41 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale 12310+ 86024 | 1:02 La Spezia Centrale | 9h39 | 10:41 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12310+ 86024 | 4:30 La Spezia Centrale | 6h11 | 10:41 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310+ 86026 | 4:30 La Spezia Centrale | 6h41 | 11:11 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 4:30 La Spezia Centrale | 7h11 | 11:41 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310+ 86024 | 4:56 La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 10:41 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310+ 86026 | 4:56 La Spezia Centrale | 6h15 | 11:11 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 4:56 La Spezia Centrale | 6h45 | 11:41 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 5:08 La Spezia Centrale | 6h33 | 11:41 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 5:08 La Spezia Centrale | 6h59 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 5:26 La Spezia Centrale | 6h15 | 11:41 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 5:26 La Spezia Centrale | 6h41 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 3360+ 86036 | 5:26 La Spezia Centrale | 7h50 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22824+ Intercity 633+ 86036 | 5:40 La Spezia Centrale | 7h36 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22824 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 5:40 La Spezia Centrale | 8h30 | 14:10 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22824 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 5:40 La Spezia Centrale | 8h00 | 13:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86036 | 6:25 La Spezia Centrale | 6h51 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86032 | 6:25 La Spezia Centrale | 5h42 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86038 | 6:25 La Spezia Centrale | 7h15 | 13:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86036 | 6:38 La Spezia Centrale | 6h38 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 6:38 La Spezia Centrale | 7h02 | 13:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 7:04 La Spezia Centrale | 7h06 | 14:10 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:04 La Spezia Centrale | 6h36 | 13:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86044 | 7:04 La Spezia Centrale | 7h36 | 14:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 7:45 La Spezia Centrale | 6h25 | 14:10 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:45 La Spezia Centrale | 5h55 | 13:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86044 | 7:45 La Spezia Centrale | 6h55 | 14:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86054 | 9:39 La Spezia Centrale | 7h02 | 16:41 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86052 | 9:39 La Spezia Centrale | 6h33 | 16:12 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86048 | 9:39 La Spezia Centrale | 6h01 | 15:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86052 | 9:57 La Spezia Centrale | 6h15 | 16:12 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86054 | 9:57 La Spezia Centrale | 6h44 | 16:41 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86048 | 9:57 La Spezia Centrale | 5h43 | 15:40 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 666 · Intercity 637+ 86054 | 10:10 La Spezia Centrale | 6h31 | 16:41 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 666 · Intercity 637+ 86052 | 10:10 La Spezia Centrale | 6h02 | 16:12 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 666 · Intercity 637+ 86056 | 10:10 La Spezia Centrale | 7h00 | 17:10 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 10:15 La Spezia Centrale | 6h55 | 17:10 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86052 | 10:15 La Spezia Centrale | 5h57 | 16:12 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12222 · Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 10:15 La Spezia Centrale | 6h26 | 16:41 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 10:43 La Spezia Centrale | 6h27 | 17:10 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 637+ 86052 | 10:43 La Spezia Centrale | 5h29 | 16:12 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 10:43 La Spezia Centrale | 5h58 | 16:41 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86064 | 11:40 La Spezia Centrale | 6h59 | 18:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86062 | 11:40 La Spezia Centrale | 6h29 | 18:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86058 | 11:40 La Spezia Centrale | 5h59 | 17:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86068 | 12:12 La Spezia Centrale | 7h30 | 19:42 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86072 | 12:12 La Spezia Centrale | 7h57 | 20:09 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12226 · Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86066 | 12:12 La Spezia Centrale | 6h58 | 19:10 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86072 | 12:38 La Spezia Centrale | 7h31 | 20:09 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86068 | 12:38 La Spezia Centrale | 7h04 | 19:42 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86066 | 12:38 La Spezia Centrale | 6h32 | 19:10 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
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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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The most popular day trips by train from Nice are Cannes, Antibes, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Menton and Villefranche-sur-Mer. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nice on Omio.

Cannes is a refined Riviera city on the Côte d’Azur, known for the Cannes Film Festival and the seafront promenade of La Croisette. Behind its polished image, Le Suquet and local markets add an older, more lived-in character.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 20m.

Antibes is known for its walled old town, superyacht harbour and the Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi. It mixes Riviera polish with a lived-in historic centre and beaches.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 11m.

Monaco - Monte-Carlo is known for its grand casino, luxury hotels and Formula 1 glamour on the Riviera. Its steep streets, Belle Époque buildings and sea views give the district a polished but vivid character.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 16m.

Menton is a French Riviera town by the Italian border, known for its mild climate, lemons and Belle Époque charm. Its pastel old town rises above the sea, giving it a quieter, more traditional feel than many nearby resorts.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 27m.

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a small Riviera town known for its deep harbour, pastel old town and curved bay. Set between Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, it feels relaxed and scenic, with steep lanes, a historic citadel and a seafront shaped by local life.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:48.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia to Nice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Spezia to Nice trains use the La Spezia Centrale to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Saint-Laurent-du-Var. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Spezia Centrale is 2 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Chef Express, Moka, Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket. ATMs are located inside the station.
Information desks are located inside the station near the information board.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Centrale: There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
Nearby hotels include Affittacamere Casa Dane, La Siesta, Hotel Mary.
La Spezia Migliarina is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Migliarina has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Ticket office support is available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Migliarina: Elevators, ramps.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
Nice Riquier is 1 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Riquier has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Millésime, La Roustide
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Ticket office support is available at Nice Riquier. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Nice Riquier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Riquier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Riquier: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Apogia Nice, Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port.
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