- 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
$102
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
1 d 5 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 48 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1045 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brest to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brest to Nice will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
It's difficult to get from Brest to Nice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brest to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 649 miles (1045 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $228 Average price | $541 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 21m Average total duration 19h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brest to Nice:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Nice costing on average $202 (€163).
A bus is $102 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Nice costing on average $228 (€184).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 18m.
Bus takes on average 19h 51m.
Tickets start at around $126 (€102) compared to roughly $541 (€436) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $415 (€335). The journey takes 19h 51m versus 14h 5m 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.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 31h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
The table below shows live departures for Brest to Nice buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Brest, Gare routière | 25h35 | 5:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Brest, Gare routière | 31h00 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Brest, Gare routière | 30h30 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
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50766 · 50489 | 8:55 AM Brest, Gare routière | 24h05 | 9:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Brest to Nice run on average 5 times per day, taking around 19h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 649 miles (1045 km) distance in 23h 0m.
Distance 649 miles (1045 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 23h 0m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Nice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice trip today.
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
National museum holding one of the world’s most important collections of Marc Chagall’s Biblical message works.
Nice’s museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works and its rooftop views.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, sunset views, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
The old town’s narrow lanes, colorful facades, markets, and lively squares make it a core area for first-time visitors.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with panoramic city and sea views, ruins, greenery, and one of Nice’s best photo spots.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects the produce of the Riviera.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a hot oven or wood-fired oven, usually served with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A local onion tart topped with anchovies and black olives. It is a classic Niçois snack with sweet slow-cooked onions and strong Mediterranean flavors.
An established fine-dining restaurant with a refined tasting-menu approach that blends Mediterranean ingredients with polished modern technique.
A well-known old-town restaurant serving traditional Niçois and Italian-influenced dishes in a classic, friendly family-run atmosphere.
A small, celebrated Niçois institution known for traditional specialties such as petits farcis, pasta, and market-driven Riviera cooking in an intimate setting.
Prices are above average for France, especially in summer. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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