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MAMAC
Nice’s major museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 58 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lyon for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport on Thu, Jun 18, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 298 km distance in an average of 7 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 9 h 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $277 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $88 (€72).
A bus is $243 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $277 (€224).
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $143 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109 (€88). The journey takes 6h 17m versus 4h 38m 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 Bus, FlixBus, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport buses for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 AM Lyon | 7h20 | 1:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Lyon | 6h40 | 4:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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The historic old town with narrow lanes, colorful facades, churches, and lively squares. It is one of the most atmospheric parts of Nice.
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Airport prices are above city averages. Meals, coffee, and convenience items typically cost more than in central Nice.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up.
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