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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
625 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orléans to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans to Nice will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Orléans to Nice without transferring at least once.
3159 · 4705
54049 · 50489
50891 · 51047
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54049 · 50489Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 388 miles (625 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $154 Average price |
15h 52m Average total duration 15h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Orléans to Nice:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Nice costing on average $141 (€116).
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Nice costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Bus takes on average 15h 22m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Orléans to Nice buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:35 PM Orléans | 13h45 | 1:20 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
3159 · 4705 | 1:35 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 13h45 | 3:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 18h15 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 20h55 | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 19h40 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
50891 · 51047 | 11:50 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 17h15 | 5:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
54049 · 50489 | 2:10 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 18h50 | 9:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 19h35 | 1:20 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 16h05 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Orléans to Nice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 15h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 388 miles (625 km) distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 388 miles (625 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 13h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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