The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Malpensa 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 21 buses that leave Milan Malpensa Airport for Nice on Fri, May 08, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 243 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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.
8:30 AM3h40Milan Malpensa Airport12:10 PMNice$401One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM3h40Milan Malpensa Airport12:20 PMNice$431One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM4h10Milan Malpensa Airport1:10 PMNice$431One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM4h10Milan Malpensa Airport8:40 PMNice$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM7h25Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T110:40 PMNice, Gare Routière Vauban$811One-way1 transfer
8:30 AM3h40Milan Malpensa Airport12:10 PMNice$401One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM3h40Milan Malpensa Airport12:20 PMNice$431One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM4h10Milan Malpensa Airport8:40 PMNice$451One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM4h10Milan Malpensa Airport1:10 PMNice$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM7h15Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T13:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$821One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 150 miles (243 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $331 Average price | $157 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice:
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice costing on average $157 (€126).
A bus is $275 (€219) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice costing on average $331 (€264).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $117 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€49). The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 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.
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.
Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $123 |
Live departures
Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 7h35 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h25 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 7h25 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 7h15 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 9h45 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 8h15 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h05 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 9h25 | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 9h15 | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 9h20 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 9h10 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 8h30 | 7:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h20 | 7:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h50 | 8:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h20 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 8h10 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 8h40 | 8:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice
Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (243 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 150 miles (243 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus S.p.A. from Milan Malpensa Airport to NiceYou can travel by bus between Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus S.p.A. for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Promenade des Anglais, a famous seafront walkway offering scenic views of the Mediterranean
- Castle Hill, a historic site with panoramic views of Nice and its surroundings
- Musée Matisse, a museum dedicated to the works of artist Henri Matisse
- Old Town (Vieux Nice), a charming area with narrow streets, vibrant markets, and baroque architecture
- Marc Chagall National Museum, a museum showcasing the works of artist Marc Chagall.
- Cours Saleya Market, a bustling market known for its fresh produce, flowers, and local specialties
- Visit the Nice Cathedral, a stunning example of baroque architecture
- Enjoy a day at the Nice Opera House, experiencing world-class performances
- Explore the Phoenix Park, a large botanical garden and zoo
- Take a boat tour to explore the stunning coastline of the French Riviera.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan Malpensa Airport to Nice
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Terminal (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside Terminal 1, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
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