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MAMAC
Nice’s major museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
20 h 40 m
Average duration
21 h 51 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1013 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 629 miles (1013 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$111 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $371 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 55m Average total duration 21h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $138 (€113).
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 25m.
Tickets start at around $111 (€91) compared to roughly $371 (€303) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $259 (€212). The journey takes 21h 25m versus 12h 43m 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 FlixBus.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h35 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 25h00 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h30 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h50 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 21h05 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 24h50 | 1:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h40 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 25h25 | 3:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 24h00 | 3:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h55 | 7:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 23h50 | 7:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h20 | 3:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h35 | 7:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h20 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 28h00 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 27h25 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 26h25 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Budapest to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 629 miles (1013 km) distance in 20h 20m.
Distance 629 miles (1013 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 20h 20m |
First bus 5:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Nice Côte d'Azur Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice Côte d'Azur Airport trip today.
Nice’s major museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
One of Nice’s best-known museums, centered on Marc Chagall’s monumental biblical works. A major art destination in the city.
Set on Cimiez hill, this museum presents works by Henri Matisse in a historic villa. It is a classic stop for art lovers visiting Nice.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard and the city’s signature walking area. It is the essential place for sea views, cycling, and Riviera atmosphere.
The historic old town with narrow lanes, colorful facades, churches, and lively squares. It is one of the most atmospheric parts of Nice.
Castle Hill is the city’s classic viewpoint, with sweeping panoramas over the Bay of Angels, old town, and port. Extremely popular for photos.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, anchovies or tuna, and raw vegetables. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked in a very hot oven, traditionally eaten hot with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A Provençal tart topped with slow-cooked onions, anchovies, and olives. It is a classic snack and bakery item around Nice.
Small, celebrated traditional restaurant serving classic Niçoise dishes in an intimate, no-frills setting popular with serious food lovers.
Elegant beachfront restaurant by the famous Negresco hotel, known for refined Mediterranean cuisine and a polished Riviera setting.
Historic and very well-known casual spot in Nice, especially famous for socca and other traditional Niçoise specialities.
Airport prices are above city averages. Meals, coffee, and convenience items typically cost more than in central Nice.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up.
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