TGV inOui / OUIGO links Paris and Nice in as little as 5h 25m (typical ~5h 45m), with about 6–10 departures/day (first ~06:00, last ~18:00). Fares from ~€19 (€35–€90 typical). Direct Paris Gare de Lyon → Nice-Ville (some via Marseille). Rhône corridor then Mediterranean coast into Nice.
| Fastest / typical | 5h 25m / ~5h 45m |
|---|---|
| Trains per day | about 6–10 |
| First / last | ~06:00, · ~18:00 |
| Operators | TGV inOui, OUIGO |
| Stations | Paris Gare de Lyon → Nice-Ville |
| Fares | from ~€19 (typical €35–€90) |
| Booking opens | up to 120 days ahead |
| Booking tip | OUIGO for the lowest advance fares |
| Baggage | No limits |
| Data verified | 2026-08-13 |
Null / unknown fields are omitted. Confirm live times and fares in search below before booking.
TGV inOui and OUIGO run Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice-Ville in 5h 25m fastest, typically about 5h 45m, on this page's glance box. About 6–10 trains a day, with a first/last pattern around 06:00 and 18:00. This is the Méditerranée long run, not the 1h 56m Paris–Lyon sprint that shares Gare de Lyon as origin.
Glance fares already say from about €19, typical €35–€90, booking opens up to 120 days ahead, and the tip is OUIGO for the lowest advance fares. No baggage cap is listed as a generic field — still confirm OUIGO bag rules on the live offer. Walk-up is higher; the widget is the 2026 quote.
The FAQ already notes the last 1.5 hours hug the Mediterranean coast. Nice-Ville is the city station, not Nice airport. If a search row ends at Marseille-Saint-Charles, that is an intermediate hub, not your advertised destination.
Hub-up points at TGV inOui and OUIGO hubs. Unique facts: 5h 25m / ~5h 45m, Gare de Lyon–Nice-Ville, inOui / OUIGO, from about €19, coastal last 1.5 hours. Titles and All Aboard stay as they are.
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The Paris to Nice train is one of the most-searched rail links on this corridor. TGV inOui covers the roughly 5h 45m journey, with advance fares from ~€19 in advance. Below are live 2026 departure times, fares and answers to the most common Paris–Nice questions on cost, journey time and booking.
Yes, the last 1.5 hours hug the Mediterranean coast beautifully.
The fastest Paris–Nice trains take about 5h 45m. Journey time varies with the service and any changes, so check the live times in the search box above before you book.
Advance fares start from ~€19 in advance — the cheapest seats sell out first, so book early. Walk-up and same-day tickets cost noticeably more. Compare live 2026 Paris to Nice prices in the search box above and book in one step.
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