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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
$64
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 44 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 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 to Nice will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Nice without transferring at least once.
1717 · 51048
80098 · 5867
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80098 · 5867Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $154.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $197 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Nice:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Nice costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $136 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Nice costing on average $197 (€161).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $217 (€178) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $156 (€128). The journey takes 8h 17m versus 5h 31m 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 04:25AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Nice buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 11h05 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 11h35 | 8:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
80098 · 5867 | 1:00 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 10h50 | 11:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
1717 · 51048 | 3:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 8h20 | 11:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 9h55 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 12h45 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 12h00 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 10h40 | 3:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 11h00 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) | 8h55 | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Nice run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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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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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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