While a little slower than flying, traveling to Nice via train is straightforward and direct, offering a scenic entrance along the Côte d'Azur.
Is Inoui first class worth it?
On my way from central France to London, I discovered that first class on SNCF's mainline TGV brand, inOui, is not as elaborate as what is offered elsewhere in Europe, but does offer extra space and calming environs for a premium.
What is the train from Paris to Nice like?
Just short of Marseille, the TGV to Nice leaves the high-speed line and follows a traditional rail route east along the Mediterranean coast to Nice. This route is usually served by double-deck TGV Duplex trains, so book a seat on the upper deck for the best views.
Should I spend more time in Paris or Nice?
Without a doubt, I would choose the extra day in Paris! I have been three times, and still it is impossible to see all I want to see. Nice, eh, it is a lovely resort town full of very rich tourists from around the world.
Where does the Paris to Nice train stop?
14h58
- 09h10. Paris Gare De Lyon. TGV INOUI 6173.
- 12h15. Marseille St Charles.
- 13h12. Toulon.
- 14h01. St Raphael Valescure.
- 14h25. Cannes.
- 14h39. Antibes.
- 14h58. Nice Ville.
Is OUIGO or INOUI better?
Plus OUIGO trains carry more passengers per journey – up to 1,260 vs 1,000 on TGV INOUI trains. To cater for more passengers, OUIGO trains don't have a buffet bar, so we recommend you buy drinks and snacks before boarding. In brief, TGV INOUI trains are premium service, while OUIGO trains are low-cost TGVs.
Is it worth taking the train from Paris to Nice?
What is the difference between TGV and TGV INOUI?
On SNCF Connect, you can book two types of TGVs: INOUI or OUIGO TGV. TGV INOUI is a premium, more comfortable TGV offer, while OUIGO offers a single travel class and low prices.
What stops along the way from Paris to Nice?
Road Trip Paris to Nice – Itinerary
- Day 0 | Arrival in Paris. The first stop of this road trip from Paris to Nice is Paris. …
- Days 1 and 2 | Paris. …
- Day 3 | Day Trip to Versailles. …
- Day 4 | Paris – Beaune. …
- Day 5 | Beaune – Lyon. …
- Day 6 | Lyon – Avignon.
- Day 7 | Avignon – Marseille.
- Days 8 and 9 | Marseille – Nice.
What is the luxury train journey in France?
Le Grand Tour is a poetic and immersive luxury train journey where you will be able to escape into the French legend, therefore it is essential that on the final full day of your grand tour of France we stop at Le Puy du Fou.
Is TGV train Scenic?
Flying is also not comfortable or all that scenic but the TGV is. Paris to Nice is one of the major TGV routes and some of those trains do go direct.
Is it worth going to Nice from Paris?
I wouldn't visit Nice unless I had a week in Paris. There are many daytrips you can easily take from Paris.. but Nice is not a daytrip.. and deserves 2-3 days of its own ( so you can use it as a base to visit Monaco and Cannes or many other smaller towns( Eze, Villefrance etc,, quick and easy from Nice!) .
Do you get free food on TGV first class?
1st class simply means more leg & elbow room as you can see in the photos below, and a quieter environment with more business travellers tapping on laptops and fewer families with kids. There is no difference in the on-board service as no food or drink is included in 1st class on most French domestic TGVs.
Is it worth paying first class on a train?
Sometimes First Class can turn out to be even cheaper than standard. However, the extra benefits vary from just an antimacassar, to extra seating area, reclining seats, more convenient luggage space, and inclusive food and drink.