The cheapest and fastest buses from Nice to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
17 h 25 m
Average duration
19 h 5 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
721 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM23h05Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)7:05 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM24h00Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:45 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain6:20 PM21h35Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)3:55 PMFrankfurt South station$951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM20h40Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)4:40 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:00 PM21h55Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)5:55 PMFrankfurt South station$951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM17h25Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)5:30 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$1081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM17h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)5:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM19h15Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)12:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM20h20Nice, Gare Routière Vauban12:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1001One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM20h40Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)4:40 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$951One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 448 miles (721 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price | $283 Average price | $300 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $187 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $283 (€228).
A bus is $217 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $313 (€253).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 16m.
Bus takes on average 12h 54m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€77) compared to roughly $300 (€242) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $204 (€165). The journey takes 12h 54m versus 11h 5m 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.
Nice to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Live departures
Nice to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 21h00 | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 17h55 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 22h00 | 11:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 24h25 | 1:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 22h55 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 23h50 | 3:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 20h20 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
5696 · 54152 | 4:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h50 | 1:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 19h15 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 22h45 | 3:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 24h00 | 6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 21h55 | 5:55 PM Frankfurt South station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h40 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 21h25 | 8:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 21h20 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 22h50 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nice to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Nice to Frankfurt am Main run on average 12 times per day, taking around 12h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:41. The fastest bus covers the 448 miles (721 km) distance in 17h 25m.
Distance 448 miles (721 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 17h 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes d'Azur from Nice to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Nice to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes d'Azur for as low as $53 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nice to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Römer, a historic city hall with medieval architecture located in the heart of Frankfurt's old town
- Städel Museum, an art museum featuring a vast collection of European artworks from the Middle Ages to the present
- Palmengarten, a large botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species in themed greenhouses and outdoor areas
- Goethe House, the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, now a museum dedicated to his life and works
- Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic-style church with a rich history and stunning architecture.
- Main Tower, a skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city
- Explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle, an indoor market offering a variety of local and international foods
- Visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and natural exhibits
- Take a leisurely walk along the River Main and enjoy the scenic views
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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 Nice to Frankfurt am Main
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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