- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Milan will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 15 buses that leave Nice for Milan on Thu, Jul 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 248 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
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FlixBus
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51047
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FlixBus
4732Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $305 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Milan:
A bus is $127 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Milan costing on average $169 (€139).
A bus is $262 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Milan costing on average $305 (€250).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $114 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€59). The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Sindbad.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Milan buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h20 | 3:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h40 | 3:30 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h45 | 4:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 5h20 | 5:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
4705 | 3:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h50 | 8:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h10 | 12:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
4734 | 7:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h50 | 12:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 4h50 | 12:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 5h05 | 1:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h15 | 7:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 5h45 | 7:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
4732 | 1:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 5h15 | 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
51047 | 5:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h25 | 9:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h35 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h20 | 11:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nice to Milan run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) -> Milano Centrale, Milan
Taking bus services is an excellent way to travel from Nice to Milan, putting the boutiques, architecture, and sporting venues of Lombardy's capital within easy reach. Every weekday, travellers can pick from 10-11 direct buses, and the frequency rises to 13 at the weekend. Journey times vary from four hours 35 minutes to five hours five minutes.
Companies that offer direct buses between Nice and Milan include Flixbus (the major operator), Infobus and BlaBlaBus. All operate regular services, ensuring a spread of morning, afternoon and evening services.
Journey times between Nice and Milan will vary somewhat, but not too much. The fastest buses take four hours 35 minutes, while the slowest direct services will reach Milan in just over five hours.
Buses leave Nice for Milan on a daily basis and there should be departures throughout the day. At weekends, there are 13 direct coaches, and travellers can expect 10-11 options during the week.
Departure bus station: There are two possible departure points for buses from Nice to Milan. Most buses depart from Aeroport Nice Cote d'Azur, which is slightly out of town. To get there, take bus number 98 from the city center (Promenade des Arts), and leave 20 minutes for the transfer. Alternatively, travellers can board some services at Nice's Gare Routiere (Bus Station). This is located on the Avenue des Diables Bleus, near Nice-Riquier or Vaubam tram stations. Expect trams to take 15-20 minutes from the centre of town.
Arrival bus station: Most buses from Nice will arrive at Milan's Autostazione Lampugnano, in the north-western part of Milan. Lampugnano is a couple of miles away from the heart of Milan, but transferring to central hotels and attractions won't be too hard. By far the easiest option is to hop onto the Metro at Lampugnano and ride it until Cordusio or Duomo. Some services also arrive at Cascina Gobba, in north-eastern Milan. Again, the best route into town is via the Metro. In that case, get on at Casina Gobba Station and take the Metro southwards to Caiazzo or Loreto. It shouldn't take more than 20 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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