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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 on Sep 18
$46
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$62
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
9 h 31 m
Buses on Sep 18
8
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lugano to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Nice will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from Lugano to Nice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $84, while a flight costs an average of $606.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $606 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m 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 Lugano to Nice:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lugano to Nice costing on average $94 (€77).
A train is $523 (€428) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Nice costing on average $606 (€496).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€77) compared to roughly $190 (€156) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97 (€79). The journey takes 7h 10m versus 4h 41m 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 03:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Nice buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. 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 | 5:15 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 8h05 | 1:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 10h15 | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
4740 · 4704 | 8:20 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 10h00 | 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 8h45 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 11h20 | 8:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 10h55 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 11h00 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 10h30 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lugano to Nice run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Gare routière - Terminal 1 -> Jean Médecin, Nice
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Most Lugano to Nice buses use the Lugano, Via Ciani 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 Lugano 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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