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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
$6
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sanremo to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sanremo to Nice will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 6 buses that leave Sanremo for Nice on Sat, Jun 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanremo to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sanremo to Nice:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sanremo to Nice costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 37m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 1h 5m versus 1h 0m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Sanremo to Nice buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50881 | 8:30 AM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1h40 | 10:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1h10 | 11:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1h00 | 1:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1h10 | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1h25 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1h10 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sanremo to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
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