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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
$6
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cannes to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cannes to Nice will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 11 buses that leave Cannes for Nice on Sat, Jun 20, 11 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 26 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 30 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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50107Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. 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 $4, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Cannes to Nice:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Nice costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (30m by bus vs 48m by car) and save roughly $5 (€4) compared to fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $11 (€9)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | 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, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | 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 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Cannes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4705 | 2:55 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h25 | 3:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50882 | 6:45 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h25 | 7:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h30 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
4249 | 7:15 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h30 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50487 | 7:50 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h25 | 8:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5867 | 11:20 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h30 | 11:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
51047 | 4:35 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h30 | 5:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 1h00 | 7:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50107 | 7:10 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h30 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50489 | 8:35 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h25 | 9:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1720 | 8:35 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0h45 | 9:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cannes to Nice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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