- 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
$55
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Nice will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
It's difficult to get from Cité de Carcassonne to Nice without transferring at least once.
3133 · 3136
3134 · 50489
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
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FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
3133 · 3136
3134 · 50489
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cité de Carcassonne to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Cité de Carcassonne to Nice:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cité de Carcassonne to Nice costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $157 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108 (€88). The journey takes 7h 35m versus 4h 55m 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 04:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Cité de Carcassonne 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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![]() | 5:55 PM Cité de Carcassonne | 11h55 | 5:50 AM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Cité de Carcassonne | 11h30 | 7:00 AM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
3133 · 3136 | 6:55 AM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 11h15 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 8h50 | 6:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 9h45 | 9:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cité de Carcassonne to Nice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 248 miles (400 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 248 miles (400 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs, dressed simply with olive oil. It is a classic expression of Niçois cuisine.
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