- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, showing paintings, drawings and personal objects in a villa in Cimiez.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 m
Trains on 18 Sept
55
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Nice will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 55 trains from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Nice, including 55 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 3 km distance in an average of 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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86024
86016
86012
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86024
86016
86012
86038Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 3 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
32m Average total duration Fastest 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Nice:
A train is £36 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Nice costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Coach takes on average 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86006 | Delayed 5:27 7:02Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 5:29 5:29Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86008 | Delayed 5:46 7:31Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 5:48 5:48Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881110 | On time 7:50 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 7:52 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86012 | On time 8:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 8:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881210 | On time 8:20 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 8:23 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86014 | On time 8:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 8:34 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881114 | 8:51 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 8:53 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86016 | On time 9:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 9:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881214 | 9:20 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 9:22 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86018 | 9:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 9:34 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881118 | 9:51 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 9:53 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86022 | 10:00 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 10:02 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881218 | 10:19 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 10:22 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86024 | 10:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 10:34 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881122 | 10:49 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 10:52 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86026 | 11:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 11:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881222 | 11:19 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 11:22 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86028 | 11:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 11:34 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881126 | 11:51 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 11:53 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86032 | 11:59 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 12:01 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86036 | 13:08 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 13:11 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86038 | 13:31 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 13:33 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881134 | 13:49 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 13:51 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86042 | 14:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 14:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881234 | 14:20 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 14:23 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86044 | 14:30 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 14:33 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881138 | 14:51 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 14:53 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86046 | 15:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 15:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881238 | 15:20 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 15:23 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86048 | 15:31 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 15:33 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881142 | 15:49 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 15:51 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86052 | 16:04 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 16:06 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881242 | 16:18 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 16:20 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86054 | 16:31 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 16:34 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881146 | 16:50 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 16:53 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86056 | 17:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 17:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881246 | 17:20 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 17:23 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86058 | 17:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 17:34 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881150 | 17:51 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 17:54 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86062 | 18:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 18:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881250 | 18:19 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 18:22 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86064 | 18:31 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 18:34 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881154 | 18:52 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 18:55 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86066 | 19:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 19:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881254 | 19:22 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 19:24 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86068 | 19:34 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 19:37 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881158 | 19:48 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 19:51 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86072 | 20:00 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 20:02 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881258 | 20:21 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 20:24 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86074 | 20:32 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 20:34 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881162 | 20:49 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 20:52 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86076 | 21:01 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 21:03 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881262 | 21:21 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 21:24 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86078 | 21:38 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 21:41 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881166 | 21:58 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 22:00 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881182 | 22:04 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 22:06 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
86004 | 6:33 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 6:35 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881106 | 6:51 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 6:53 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
86006 | 7:02 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h02 | 7:04 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
881206 | 7:18 Villefranche-sur-Mer station | 0h03 | 7:21 Nice-Riquier | 0 changesdirect | |
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The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 3 km distance in 2m.
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Fastest train 2m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
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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 Villefranche-sur-Mer 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer to Nice trains use the Villefranche-sur-Mer to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Riquier. Use this guide to compare Villefranche-sur-Mer and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Villefranche-sur-Mer has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Belle Etoile, Les Garçons, Espuma
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Villefranche-sur-Mer. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Mer: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Mer: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villefranche-sur-Mer: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Welcome Hotel, Hotel La Regence, Hotel Le Versailles.
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 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
Free.
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.
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.
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