- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
16 h 10 m
Average duration
16 h 52 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
664 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reims to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reims to Nice will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 5 buses that leave Reims for Nice on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 664 km distance in an average of 16 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 17 h 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reims 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $132 Average price | $294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 7m Average total duration 14h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Reims to Nice:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reims to Nice costing on average $132 (€109).
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reims to Nice costing on average $164 (€135).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 14h 37m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
The table below shows live departures for Reims to Nice buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 19h50 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
30488 · 1720 | 12:25 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 20h55 | 9:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
50380 · 50107 | 3:30 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 16h10 | 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 16h05 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 19h35 | 1:20 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 20h25 | 2:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 23h15 | 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 20h25 | 5:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Reims to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€43) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 412 miles (664 km) distance in 15h 10m.
Distance 412 miles (664 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 15h 10m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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