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Musée Matisse
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa in Cimiez.










Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1h 30m
Average duration
2h 56m
Buses per day
22
Distance
160 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $667 Average price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 8m Average total duration 15h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Genoa to Nice:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Nice costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $652 (€536) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Nice costing on average $667 (€549).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Flight takes on average 15h 8m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Nice buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h50 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h45 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h40 | 11:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h10 | 1:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h25 | 3:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h30 | 4:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
50106 | 2:00 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h20 | 5:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h05 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4704 | 3:45 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h35 | 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h50 | 7:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h50 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h20 | 8:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h50 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h45 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h55 | 12:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4731 | 11:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 4h05 | 4:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 4h05 | 4:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h50 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Genoa to Nice run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Nice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice trip today.
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa in Cimiez.
National museum housing one of the largest public collections of Marc Chagall's works, especially his Biblical Message series.
Nice's modern and contemporary art museum, known for Pop Art, Nouveau Réalisme, and rooftop views.
Nice's iconic seafront promenade, ideal for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views along the Bay of Angels.
Castle Hill park and viewpoint with panoramic views over Old Nice, the port, and the Mediterranean.
The historic old town, known for narrow lanes, colorful facades, lively squares, and a quintessential Nice atmosphere.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods, best eaten hot with pepper.
The classic salad of Nice, typically made with tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, anchovies or tuna, olives, and raw vegetables. It is a defining local specialty.
A Niçois onion tart topped with anchovies and black olives. It is a traditional snack that reflects the city’s Provençal and Mediterranean flavors.
An acclaimed fine-dining restaurant offering refined tasting menus in an elegant setting. A strong choice for a high-end meal in Nice.
A long-running family restaurant in Old Nice known for hearty Niçois classics and warm service. A dependable choice for traditional regional dishes.
A famed intimate bistro serving authentic Niçois cuisine such as petits farcis and daube. Rustic, simple, and highly respected for traditional cooking.
Prices are above average for France, especially near the seafront. Budget options exist, but hotels and dining in central areas can be pricey.
Service is usually included. Leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up for taxis. Small tips are optional in cafés and hotels.
Official public transport app
Nice Aéroport Nice Côte d Azur Gare routière Terminal 1, Nice -> Nice-Ville Station, Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Nice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Nice buses use the Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia to Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) station pair, with some services arriving at Nice, Gare Routière Vauban. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Nice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
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