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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
$74
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 29 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Nice will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 19 buses that leave Geneva for Nice on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 10 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 11 h 15 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.
50796 · 4732
FlixBus · FlixBus
3812 · 50107
3155 · 50107
50846 · 50591
FlixBus
1717 · 51048
FlixBus
3155 · 50107
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva 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 2h 3m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $179 Average price | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Geneva to Nice:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Nice costing on average $160 (€131).
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nice costing on average $179 (€147).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $244 (€200) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $185 (€152). The journey takes 8h 28m versus 5h 50m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Nice buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h25 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
5709 · 4704 | 6:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 11h35 | 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 8h55 | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h30 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
7660 · 50882 | 7:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 11h25 | 7:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h45 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
50846 · 50591 | 10:15 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h40 | 10:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
3816 · 5867 | 11:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h15 | 11:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 11h45 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
1717 · 51048 | 1:30 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 10h15 | 11:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
50796 · 4732 | 2:00 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 11h35 | 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 11h15 | 1:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 11h15 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 14h35 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Genève, Aéroport | 14h50 | 7:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
3812 · 50107 | 6:50 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h50 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 11h45 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
3155 · 50107 | 8:40 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 11h00 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 11h00 | 7:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
57201 · 4733 | 11:40 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h20 | 12:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Geneva to Nice run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 12:50 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.
Major museum devoted to Marc Chagall, especially his Biblical Message cycle; one of Nice’s most important art museums.
Nice’s contemporary art museum, known for postwar and avant-garde works and a central location near Place Garibaldi.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views along the Baie des Anges.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
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.
A thin, crisp chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten hot with pepper. It is one of the most iconic street foods in Nice.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives. It is a traditional snack from the Nice area with deep savory flavor.
A Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. It is one of Nice’s most respected fine-dining addresses.
A famous tiny Niçois institution known for classic local dishes such as petits farcis, pasta, and regional specialties in a simple, intimate setting.
A long-established casual spot celebrated for socca and other traditional Niçois snacks. It is one of the best-known places in Nice for local street-food classics.
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