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Musée Matisse
Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects tracing his life in Nice.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
337 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Nice will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 8 buses that leave Bologna for Nice on Sun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 337 km distance in an average of 7 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 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
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $269 Average price |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bologna to Nice:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Nice costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $231 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Nice costing on average $269 (€216).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Nice buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h35 | 4:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h45 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h55 | 8:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h50 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h05 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h50 | 12:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
94742 · 51048 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h05 | 11:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h05 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h45 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h45 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 209 miles (337 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 209 miles (337 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects tracing his life in Nice.
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The old town’s maze of colorful lanes, baroque churches, shutters, and lively squares makes it the city’s most atmospheric area to explore on foot.
Castle Hill park and viewpoint with panoramic city and coast vistas, a waterfall, and some of the best photo spots in Nice.
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