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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
$66
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 43 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Nice will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Parma to Nice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $194 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Nice:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Nice costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Nice costing on average $194 (€159).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Flight takes on average 9h 33m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $121 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€52). The journey takes 6h 33m versus 4h 41m 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 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Nice buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. 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 | 5:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 12h30 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 9h30 | 3:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 9h25 | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h00 | 8:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 9h30 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h40 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h10 | 12:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h15 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h25 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 11h10 | 8:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 11h45 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Parma to Nice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Most Parma to Nice buses use the Parma, Terminal Bus to Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) station pair, with some services arriving at Nice, Gare Routière Vauban. Use this guide to compare Parma and Nice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
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