How to Book Train Travel From Paris to Nice
Located on the famous French Riviera, Nice is a southeastern town in France near the border of Italy. From Paris, it takes about a half a day to reach Nice by train. Many people opt for overnight trains to sleep through the trip and wake up in a whole other part of the country. While in Nice, quick side trips to Italy can also be arranged via Eurail, buses or car rentals.
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Prepare for Your Trip From Paris to Nice
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Learn a little French. It never hurts to be able to converse with the train travelers alongside of you.
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Know that the TGV (Train Grande Vitesse) is a powerful line that delivers quick and efficient service between Paris and Lyon and on to Nice.
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Bring snacks with you if you don't want to pay for food on the train with a second class ticket. A first class ticket comes with a free 3-course dinner and more legroom.
Book Your Tickets Between Paris and Nice
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Book your tickets as much in advance as possible. This route is popular with tourists and many are surprised only to find that trains are sold out days in advance.
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Reserve a couchette (sleeping car) especially in advance. If you can book up to 2 months ahead of time, you can be sure you get a great compartment.
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Know that booking in advance is no less or more money than traveling last minute. Fares from Paris to Nice are around $130 for second class and half again as much for first class seats.
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Understand that at single-country Rail Pass will give you 4 days of unlimited travel in a month's time.
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Know that you can add up to 6 additional days to your Rail Pass for a fee if you decide to take side trips, stay longer or visit and extra stop.
Travel Lightly From Paris to Nice
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Never bring more baggage than you can carry.
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Limit your checked baggage to 2 bags and your carry-on luggage to only 1 bag that will fit in the rack above you or under your seat.
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Don't bring a lot of valuables. Theft on these trains is minimal, but there are pickpockets who look for easy targets.
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Never leave your bags unattended for any reason.
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Tips & Warnings
Know that you will likely have a stopover from Paris to Nice, as there is no direct route. Typically, you will stop in Lyon, France, on this 7 to 8 hour journey.
Know that young people ages 12 to 25 can book much cheaper tickets. The price ranges from 25 to 50 percent off a full adult fare.
Book train travel from Paris to Nice through Rail Europe by visiting the Web site (see Resources) or by calling a North American agent at (888) 382-RAIL.
