- Must visit
Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$47
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 18 m
Buses on Sep 18
9
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valence to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valence to Nice will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 9 buses from Valence to Nice, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 233 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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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50796 · 4732Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valence to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $685.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $685 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Nice:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Nice costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $628 (€514) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Nice costing on average $685 (€560).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $126 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 5h 48m versus 3h 51m 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, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Valence to Nice buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 5h55 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 8h15 | 2:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
5695 | 8:35 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 5h55 | 2:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 7h00 | 4:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 7h40 | 9:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 6h55 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 7h55 | 1:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
5867 | 6:00 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 5h50 | 11:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50796 · 4732 | 6:40 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 6h55 | 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Valence to Nice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Nice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice trip today.
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse in a Genoese villa at Cimiez. It presents paintings, drawings, and personal objects from the artist's life.
Museum of modern and contemporary art with works by Nouveau Réalisme and Pop Art artists. Its rooftop offers memorable views over Nice.
Nice's iconic seafront promenade stretches along the Baie des Anges. It is ideal for walking, cycling, and experiencing the city's Riviera atmosphere.
The old town's lively maze of narrow streets, Baroque churches, and colorful façades. It is essential for history, atmosphere, and local character.
Main square rebuilt with elegant arcades, public art, and tram access. It links the old town and modern center and hosts major city events.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked until crisp. A Niçois street food staple, best eaten hot with pepper, and rooted in the city’s Ligurian heritage.
A deep fried chickpea fritter, often sold in strips. It is a classic Niçois snack linked to local Italian influences and market eating culture.
A salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs. It is one of Nice’s most famous traditional dishes and reflects Mediterranean produce.
Elegant Michelin starred restaurant focused on refined Mediterranean cuisine with Riviera products, offering a polished fine dining experience.
Historic old town institution known for classic Niçois cuisine such as petits farcis and daube, served in a traditional, lively brasserie setting.
Casual specialist for socca and other Niçois staples near the old town market. Simple, famous, and ideal for an authentic local lunch.
Nice is pricier than many French cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and summer travel raise costs, while local transit stays reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
Official public transport app
Gare routière - Terminal 1 -> Jean Médecin, Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valence to Nice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Valence to Nice buses use the Valence, Gare Routière 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 Valence 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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