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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 18 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 36 m
Trains on 18 Sept
62
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice you need to make at least 2 changes.
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86052
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+
86042
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+
UrbV Urb+
Regionale Veloce 3356+
86032
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+
86078
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+
UrbV Urb+
Regionale Veloce 3356+
86036
Regionale 12370+
Intercity 637+
86052
Regionale 12430+
Intercity 675+
86084
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86048
Regionale 12370+
Intercity 637+
86054
Regionale 12410+
Intercity 641+
86074Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a flight costs an average of £144.
Distance: 171 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 10m Average total duration 16h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice costing on average £33.
A coach is £132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice costing on average £144.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Flight takes on average 16h 10m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86032 | 4:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h12 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86036 | 4:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h21 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86028 | 4:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h44 | 11:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12310+ 86036 | 5:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h24 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310+ 86032 | 5:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h15 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 5:52 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h47 | 11:39 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310 · Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 6:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h00 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86032 | 6:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h00 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale 12310 · Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h32 | 11:39 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86032 | 6:32 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h35 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12316+ Intercity 633+ 86036 | 6:32 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h44 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3115+ 86036 | 6:32 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h44 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 6:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h22 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Regionale 3360+ 86036 | 6:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h31 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h54 | 11:39 Nice-Ville | 1 change | |
Regionale 22824+ Intercity 503 · Intercity 633+ 86036 | 7:00 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h16 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86038 | 7:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h00 | 13:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86036 | 7:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h37 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86042 | 7:39 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h30 | 14:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86044 | 8:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h53 | 14:38 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 8:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h54 | 13:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 8:45 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h24 | 14:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86052 | 10:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 16:12 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86048 | 10:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h41 | 15:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86054 | 10:58 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h41 | 16:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86058 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h25 | 17:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86056 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h55 | 17:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86062 | 11:14 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h55 | 18:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86052 | 11:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h17 | 16:12 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 11:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h44 | 16:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 11:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 17:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86058 | 12:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h53 | 17:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86062 | 12:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h23 | 18:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86062 | 12:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 18:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86072 | 13:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h13 | 20:08 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86068 | 13:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h47 | 19:42 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86066 | 13:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h14 | 19:09 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86068 | 14:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h56 | 19:42 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86072 | 14:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h22 | 20:08 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12400 · Regionale Veloce 3131+ 86072 | 14:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h13 | 20:08 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale 12276+ 86076 | 15:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h13 | 21:08 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale 12276+ 86078 | 15:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h51 | 21:46 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12410+ Intercity 641+ 86074 | 15:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h44 | 20:39 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 16:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h00 | 21:46 Nice-Ville | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86082 · 881182 | 16:46 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h25 | 22:11 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86028 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h37 | 11:39 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86032 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 11h05 | 12:07 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86036 | 1:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 12h14 | 13:16 Nice-Ville | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 0:24 |
Last train 23:45 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure 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 Santa Margherita Ligure to Nice trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Ventimiglia Stazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
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Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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