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Musée Matisse
Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
11 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chambéry to Nice-Ville is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chambéry to Nice-Ville will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chambéry for Nice-Ville on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 11 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 11 h 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chambéry to Nice-Ville among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $276 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chambéry to Nice-Ville:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry to Nice-Ville costing on average $126 (€102).
A bus is $232 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chambéry to Nice-Ville costing on average $276 (€222).
Other travel options to Nice-Ville take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $71 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 5h 10m 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Chambéry to Nice-Ville buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:40 PM Chambéry | 10h40 | 2:20 AM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 5:50 AM Chambéry | 11h30 | 5:20 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chambéry to Nice-Ville run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects.
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The Old Town’s maze of colorful lanes, baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it the city’s essential walking district.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over the Baie des Anges, Old Town, and Port of Nice.
Nice’s iconic salad of tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, anchovies or tuna, and raw vegetables. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects local Mediterranean produce.
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