- Must visit
Musée Matisse
One of Nice’s signature museums, dedicated to Henri Matisse with paintings, drawings, and personal objects. A major cultural highlight for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille Provence Airport 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 Marseille Provence Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 7 buses that leave Marseille Provence Airport for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport on Sun, Jul 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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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50904 · 50591
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FlixBus
50487Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $255 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $243 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $255 (€210).
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Flight takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 3h 18m versus 1h 58m 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, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille Provence Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50489 | 5:40 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h20 | 9:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50487 | 4:30 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h45 | 8:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 2h45 | 7:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h55 | 9:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50904 · 50591 | 6:50 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 4h05 | 10:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h40 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 18:40. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 6:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Nice Cote d'Azur Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice Cote d'Azur Airport trip today.
One of Nice’s signature museums, dedicated to Henri Matisse with paintings, drawings, and personal objects. A major cultural highlight for art lovers.
A nationally important museum focused on Chagall’s biblical works, with monumental paintings and a peaceful garden setting. One of Nice’s most celebrated art sites.
A striking modern museum near the airport featuring Asian art collections and rotating exhibitions. Easy to combine with a short stay on the western side of Nice.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views. It is the city’s defining public space and a clear must-see.
The old town is a maze of narrow streets, colorful facades, churches, and lively squares. It remains one of the best places to experience the city’s historic character.
Castle Hill offers some of the best panoramic views in Nice, along with landscaped paths, a waterfall, and historic remains. Very popular for photos and sunsets.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked in a very hot oven, one of Nice’s most iconic street foods and a classic local snack.
The famous salad from Nice, traditionally made with tomatoes, olives, anchovies or tuna, eggs, and raw vegetables in a simple Mediterranean style.
A Niçois tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives, prized as a traditional savory bite from the Riviera.
A celebrated small restaurant focused on authentic Niçois cooking, appreciated for traditional recipes and an intimate, no-frills atmosphere.
Elegant restaurant in the Hotel Negresco, known for classic French cuisine and a refined Belle Époque atmosphere near the Promenade des Anglais.
An established casual institution in Nice, especially famous for socca and other Niçois specialties in a simple traditional setting.
Airport prices are above city average. Meals, coffee, and convenience items usually cost more than in central Nice.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for cafes is polite; 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required.
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