Night train Paris – Nice
(SNCF IC Nuit 5781 + IC Nuit 5772 “Le Train Bleu”)

Night train Paris – Nice

Take the night train on your next trip to Paris or Nice!

Have you ever travelled by night train to Paris or Nice? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 989 km long train journey emits approximately 124 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

When travelling with the IC Nuit 5781 + IC Nuit 5772 train, you can choose between the following categories:

• Normal seats: The cheapest option
• Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons

Travel by night train in France – timetable information

Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

IC Nuit 5781 Paris Austerlitz – Nice Ville

Night train IC Nuit 5781 departs from Paris Austerlitz at 20:51, and arrives at Nice Ville at 09:25. It has intermediate stops in Marseille Saint-Charles, Toulon and Cannes. The total trip duration is 12:34 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Leaves later before Feb 7th and from Feb 21st, 2024 .

IC Nuit 5772 Nice Ville – Paris Austerlitz

The return trip, night train IC Nuit 5772, departs from Nice Ville at 17:55, and arrives at Paris Austerlitz at 08:08. It has intermediate stops in Cannes, Toulon and Marseille Saint-Charles. The total trip duration is 14:13 hours. The train runs daily.

Buy tickets for the night train from Paris to Nice

This night train line is operated by SNCF Voyageurs SA and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.