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Musée Matisse
Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects tracing his life in Nice.
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
19 h 29 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
690 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
It's difficult to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $189 Average price | $294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice costing on average $166 (€134).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice costing on average $189 (€153).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€97) compared to roughly $294 (€237) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $174 (€140). The journey takes 12h 50m versus 9h 24m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice 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 |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 21h50 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 19h00 | 5:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 22h20 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 22h20 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 16h55 | 5:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 AM Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle | 22h40 | 1:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 428 miles (690 km) distance in 15h 40m.
Distance 428 miles (690 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 40m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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