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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
$131
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
18 h 25 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
833 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Nice will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Nice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lille to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 517 miles (833 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $180 Average price | $358 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 38m Average total duration 15h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Nice:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Nice costing on average $180 (€147).
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Nice costing on average $185 (€152).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 15h 8m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€87) compared to roughly $358 (€293) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $252 (€207). The journey takes 15h 8m versus 11h 23m 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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 37h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 34h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50457 · 50107 | 2:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 17h05 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 20h35 | 1:20 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 17h05 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
83133 · 3136 | 7:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 23h10 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 19h20 | 5:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 22h50 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 23h35 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 19h40 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking) | 34h50 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Lille to Nice run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 517 miles (833 km) distance in 16h 50m.
Distance 517 miles (833 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 16h 50m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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 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.
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A Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. It is one of Nice’s most respected fine-dining addresses.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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