- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antibes to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antibes to Nice will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Antibes for Nice on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 35 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.
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antibes to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antibes to Nice:
A bus is $1 (€0.89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antibes to Nice costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 26m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (26m by bus vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, ZOU! Proximité.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Antibes to Nice buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 AM Antibes | 0h20 | 7:50 AM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Antibes | 0h10 | 8:20 AM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Antibes | 0h10 | 12:00 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Antibes | 0h20 | 5:10 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Antibes | 0h10 | 8:10 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Antibes to Nice run on average 5 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:10, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average bus duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 29m |
First bus 7:10 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs, dressed simply with olive oil. It is a classic expression of Niçois cuisine.
A thin, crisp chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten hot with pepper. It is one of the most iconic street foods in Nice.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives. It is a traditional snack from the Nice area with deep savory flavor.
A Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. It is one of Nice’s most respected fine-dining addresses.
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