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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 10 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
637 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Nice will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bordeaux for Nice on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 637 km distance in an average of 12 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 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.
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50489
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51028 · 5695
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50487Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $157 Average price | $263 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Nice:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Nice costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Nice costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 16m.
Bus takes on average 10h 41m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $263 (€215) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $189 (€154). The journey takes 10h 41m versus 7h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Nice buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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94561 · 50107 | 4:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 15h40 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 13h05 | 5:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 11h05 | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50489 | 9:20 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 11h40 | 9:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51028 · 5695 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 14h35 | 2:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 14h30 | 6:40 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
50487 | 7:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 12h55 | 8:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 12h45 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
3615 · 50591 | 9:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 13h55 | 10:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 12h25 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 12h55 | 1:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Nice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 395 miles (637 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 395 miles (637 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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