- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice’s premier art museum, known for its exceptional collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 9 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Venice will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 15 buses that leave Nice for Venice on Sat, Jul 11, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 445 km distance in an average of 9 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 9 h 35 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 276 miles (445 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $208 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg 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 Venice:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Venice costing on average $58 (€48).
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Venice costing on average $208 (€171).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $115 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€50). The journey takes 7h 51m versus 6h 28m 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, Union Ivkoni International, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Venice buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h30 | 7:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h20 | 7:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h25 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 11h55 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 9h35 | 6:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h35 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h15 | 10:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 9h35 | 10:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 8h50 | 10:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 9h10 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h50 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h05 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h15 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h55 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nice to Venice run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 276 miles (445 km) distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 276 miles (445 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. No tip needed for a quick coffee at the bar.
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