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Musée Matisse
Dedicated to the works of Henri Matisse, this museum houses a comprehensive collection of his paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice 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 will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Marseille Provence Airport for Nice on Mon, May 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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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4705
50489
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice 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 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $299 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 11m 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:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $288 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice costing on average $299 (€241).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 6h 51m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€45). The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 11m 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 Bus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille Provence Airport to Nice buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
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 | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h15 | 1:20 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
4705 | 12:15 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h05 | 3:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Marseille Provence Airport to Nice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. 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 17:50. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 5:50 PM |
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Dedicated to the works of Henri Matisse, this museum houses a comprehensive collection of his paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
Showcases a wide array of Marc Chagall's work, prominently featuring his biblical paintings.
Focuses on contemporary art from the 1950s to the modern day, with a rich collection of works from European and American artists.
A bustling market street known for its vibrant flower market and local produce stands.
A picturesque park offering expansive views of Nice and the surrounding coast.
A charming area with many yachts and the historical buildings of Old Nice.
A traditional salad from Nice made with tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, Niçoise olives, anchovies, and tuna. It's a refreshing and vibrant dish embodying the flavors of the Mediterranean.
A type of chickpea pancake or crêpe, crispy on the outside and soft inside. It's a popular street food snack in Nice.
Known as Ratatouille in English, this is a stewed vegetable dish that originated in Nice, utilizing seasonal vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers.
Compared to other French cities, Nice offers moderate prices for accommodation and dining. Luxury options are available but more expensive.
Typically, a service charge is included in the bill, but it's customary to leave a small tip (5-10%) for good service. Rounding up the bill is common practice.
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