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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
$247
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 11 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1258 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Nice will cost around $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $247.
It's difficult to get from Málaga to Nice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $273.
Distance: 781 miles (1258 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$172 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $275 Average price | $322 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 15m Average total duration 27h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 30m Average total duration 28h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Nice:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Nice costing on average $204 (€165).
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Nice costing on average $275 (€222).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 45m.
Train takes on average 28h 0m.
Tickets start at around $172 (€139) compared to roughly $322 (€261) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $150 (€121). The journey takes 27h 45m versus 15h 57m 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 Union Ivkoni International.
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 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $128 |
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Buses from Málaga to Nice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 27h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) but you can travel from only $84 (€68) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 781 miles (1258 km) distance in 29h 55m.
Distance 781 miles (1258 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 29h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
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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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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.
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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.
Official public transport app
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur Gare routière Terminal 1 -> Nice-Ville Station, Nice
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