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Nice’s major museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
16 h 50 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
718 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 2 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Flughafen for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 718 km distance in an average of 16 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 16 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $265.
Distance: 446 miles (718 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price Cheapest | $352 Average price | $194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 45m Average total duration 21h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 11m Average total duration Fastest 17h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A bus is $261 (€214) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $352 (€288).
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 41m.
Bus takes on average 21h 15m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€74) compared to roughly $194 (€158) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $103 (€84). The journey takes 21h 15m versus 9h 44m 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 Bus.
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 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 15h45 | 12:20 PM Nice Airport (bus Station - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 16h50 | 5:10 AM Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 16h50 | 5:10 AM Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€65) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 12:20, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 446 miles (718 km) distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 446 miles (718 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€65) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 15h 45m |
First bus 12:20 PM |
Last bus 8:35 PM |
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Airport prices are above city averages. Meals, coffee, and convenience items typically cost more than in central Nice.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up.
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