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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 tracing his life in Nice.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 43 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Nice will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 3 buses that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station for Nice on Wed, May 27, 3 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 249 km distance in an average of 11 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 13 h 20 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Nice:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Nice costing on average $93 (€75).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $220 (€178) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $165 (€133). The journey takes 7h 48m versus 4h 52m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Nice 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 |
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![]() | 5:00 AM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 13h10 | 6:10 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 12h45 | 6:05 AM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Nice run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€29) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 2:25 AM |
Last bus 7:15 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 tracing his life in Nice.
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An established Michelin-starred restaurant blending refined Mediterranean and South African influences in an elegant fine-dining setting.
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