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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
$48
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Nice will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 10 buses that leave Florence for Nice on Fri, Jun 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 320 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $244 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Nice:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Nice costing on average $52 (€43).
A bus is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Nice costing on average $244 (€198).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $143 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€81). The journey takes 6h 10m versus 5h 16m 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 FlixBus, 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 04:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Nice buses for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 7h10 | 11:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 6h50 | 11:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 7h35 | 3:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 8h20 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h45 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h05 | 12:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 6h15 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h55 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 198 miles (320 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 198 miles (320 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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 panoramic city and sea views, ruins, greenery, and one of Nice’s best photo spots.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects the produce of the Riviera.
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