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MAMAC
Nice’s major museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
12 h 55 m
Average duration
14 h 1 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
685 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 26 buses that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport on Sun, Jun 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 685 km distance in an average of 14 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 14 h 45 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.
58073 · 50591
94765 · 5867
7599 · 1720
FlixBus · FlixBus
4787 · 5695
50107
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
4787 · 5695
94765 · 5867Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $52, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 425 miles (685 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$208 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
A flight is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $154 (€125).
A flight is $75 (€61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport costing on average $208 (€168).
Other travel options to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
Tickets start at around $208 (€168) compared to roughly $286 (€232) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€63). The journey takes 12h 11m versus 8h 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Allocab | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 8h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2539 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Allocab | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:12AM | Duration 8h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2883 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:55 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 14h35 | 12:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 15h10 | 1:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h35 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 16h20 | 5:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
![]() | 11:10 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 16h05 | 3:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h25 | 4:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 16h00 | 10:40 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
58073 · 50591 | 7:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h25 | 10:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h40 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
94765 · 5867 | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 14h45 | 11:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 20h00 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 18h15 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 18h25 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 19h05 | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 17h15 | 7:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h35 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
7599 · 1720 | 6:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h20 | 9:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
50107 | 6:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 12h55 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 17h30 | 1:20 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 14h00 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 13h50 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 19h05 | 3:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h20 | 1:20 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 20h00 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 17h55 | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 12h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 425 miles (685 km) distance in 8h 2m.
Distance 425 miles (685 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 8h 2m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Nice Côte d'Azur Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice Côte d'Azur Airport trip today.
Nice’s major museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works. One of the city’s key cultural institutions.
One of Nice’s best-known museums, centered on Marc Chagall’s monumental biblical works. A major art destination in the city.
Set on Cimiez hill, this museum presents works by Henri Matisse in a historic villa. It is a classic stop for art lovers visiting Nice.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard and the city’s signature walking area. It is the essential place for sea views, cycling, and Riviera atmosphere.
The historic old town with narrow lanes, colorful facades, churches, and lively squares. It is one of the most atmospheric parts of Nice.
Castle Hill is the city’s classic viewpoint, with sweeping panoramas over the Bay of Angels, old town, and port. Extremely popular for photos.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, anchovies or tuna, and raw vegetables. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked in a very hot oven, traditionally eaten hot with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A Provençal tart topped with slow-cooked onions, anchovies, and olives. It is a classic snack and bakery item around Nice.
Small, celebrated traditional restaurant serving classic Niçoise dishes in an intimate, no-frills setting popular with serious food lovers.
Elegant beachfront restaurant by the famous Negresco hotel, known for refined Mediterranean cuisine and a polished Riviera setting.
Historic and very well-known casual spot in Nice, especially famous for socca and other traditional Niçoise specialities.
Airport prices are above city averages. Meals, coffee, and convenience items typically cost more than in central Nice.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up.
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