- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
27 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mougins to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mougins to Nice will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 5 buses that leave Mougins for Nice on Wed, Jun 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 24 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 25 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 30 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 train as it is the most popular option from Mougins to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mougins to Nice:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mougins to Nice costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 53m versus 39m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Mougins to Nice buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:20 PM Mougins | 0h30 | 10:50 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mougins to Nice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 4:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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