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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 32 m
Buses per day
23
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 $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
Of the 23 buses that leave Lisbon for Nice on Fri, Jul 31, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 1476 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 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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Normal · Normal · 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 $48. 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 $48, and a train costs an average of $286.
Distance: 917 miles (1476 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$127 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price | $286 Average price | $500 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 $116 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Nice costing on average $243 (€200).
A bus is $159 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Nice costing on average $286 (€236).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 31m.
Train takes on average 54h 41m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€105) compared to roughly $500 (€412) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $373 (€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 02:50PM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $188 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Nice buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 32h20 | 2:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 32h40 | 3:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 31h25 | 1:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 32h05 | 3:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4761 · 50487 | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 35h15 | 8:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 25h55 | 12:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 32h00 | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 32h50 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
3187 · 3136 | 11:55 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 29h15 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 11:55 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 30h20 | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 30h00 | 7:45 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 (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4249 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 29h30 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4249 · 4734 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 29h00 | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 29h30 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 29h30 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 32h15 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 27h30 | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 27h00 | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
4822 · 4732 | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 26h35 | 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 26h35 | 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 26h35 | 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 32h25 | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 33h05 | 8:30 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
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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 $48 (€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 $48 (€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 a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse in a Genoese villa at Cimiez. It presents paintings, drawings, and personal objects from the artist's life.
Museum of modern and contemporary art with works by Nouveau Réalisme and Pop Art artists. Its rooftop offers memorable views over Nice.
Nice's iconic seafront promenade stretches along the Baie des Anges. It is ideal for walking, cycling, and experiencing the city's Riviera atmosphere.
The old town's lively maze of narrow streets, Baroque churches, and colorful façades. It is essential for history, atmosphere, and local character.
Main square rebuilt with elegant arcades, public art, and tram access. It links the old town and modern center and hosts major city events.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked until crisp. A Niçois street food staple, best eaten hot with pepper, and rooted in the city’s Ligurian heritage.
A deep fried chickpea fritter, often sold in strips. It is a classic Niçois snack linked to local Italian influences and market eating culture.
A salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs. It is one of Nice’s most famous traditional dishes and reflects Mediterranean produce.
Elegant Michelin starred restaurant focused on refined Mediterranean cuisine with Riviera products, offering a polished fine dining experience.
Historic old town institution known for classic Niçois cuisine such as petits farcis and daube, served in a traditional, lively brasserie setting.
Casual specialist for socca and other Niçois staples near the old town market. Simple, famous, and ideal for an authentic local lunch.
Nice is pricier than many French cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and summer travel raise costs, while local transit stays reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Gare routière - Terminal 1 -> Jean Médecin, Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Nice buses use the Lisboa, Gare Oriente to Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) station pair, with some services arriving at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Nice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
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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