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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
$97
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 53 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
1476 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Nice will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
Of the 15 buses that leave Lisbon for Nice on Tue, Jun 16, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 1476 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h 30 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $291.
Distance: 917 miles (1476 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $291 Average price | $508 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 1m Average total duration 25h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 55h 11m Average total duration 54h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Nice:
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Nice costing on average $247 (€200).
A bus is $162 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Nice costing on average $291 (€236).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 31m.
Train takes on average 54h 41m.
Tickets start at around $129 (€105) compared to roughly $508 (€412) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $379 (€308). The journey takes 25h 31m versus 17h 32m 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 Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, 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 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $159 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Nice buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 25h55 | 12:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 30h00 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 30h00 | 7:45 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 29h30 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 29h30 | 7:45 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 32h25 | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Nice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 25h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 917 miles (1476 km) distance in 25h 55m.
Distance 917 miles (1476 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 25h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:50 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 in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
National museum holding one of the world’s most important collections of Marc Chagall’s Biblical message works.
Nice’s museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works and its rooftop views.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, sunset views, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
The old town’s narrow lanes, colorful facades, markets, and lively squares make it a core area for first-time visitors.
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.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a hot oven or wood-fired oven, usually served with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A local onion tart topped with anchovies and black olives. It is a classic Niçois snack with sweet slow-cooked onions and strong Mediterranean flavors.
An established fine-dining restaurant with a refined tasting-menu approach that blends Mediterranean ingredients with polished modern technique.
A well-known old-town restaurant serving traditional Niçois and Italian-influenced dishes in a classic, friendly family-run atmosphere.
A small, celebrated Niçois institution known for traditional specialties such as petits farcis, pasta, and market-driven Riviera cooking in an intimate setting.
Prices are above average for France, especially in summer. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur Gare routière Terminal 1 -> Nice-Ville Station, Nice
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