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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
$140
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
979 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palencia to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palencia to Nice will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
It's difficult to get from Palencia to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $140. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 12h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, and a train costs an average of $225.
Distance: 608 miles (979 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $236 Average price | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 50m Average total duration 37h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration Fastest 12h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 44m Average total duration 27h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Nice:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palencia to Nice costing on average $183 (€150).
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palencia to Nice costing on average $236 (€193).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 14m.
Bus takes on average 37h 20m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 37h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
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Buses from Palencia to Nice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 37h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $140 (€115) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 608 miles (979 km) distance in 37h 20m.
Distance 608 miles (979 km) |
Average bus duration 37h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $140 (€115) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 37h 20m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
Official public transport app
Nice Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur Gare routière Terminal 1, Nice -> Nice-Ville Station, Nice
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