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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
$38
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 24 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
445 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Nice will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 16 buses that leave Venice for Nice on Wed, Jun 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 445 km distance in an average of 9 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 9 h 50 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Venice to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 276 miles (445 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $174 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Nice:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Nice costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Nice costing on average $174 (€140).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€43) compared to roughly $117 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€51). The journey takes 9h 1m versus 5h 58m 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, Union Ivkoni International, 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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Nice buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 9h50 | 4:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 12h00 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 9h30 | 4:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 9h50 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 10h55 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h35 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 11h45 | 12:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 11h15 | 12:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 12h30 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h10 | 3:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 10h30 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h05 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 12h25 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 12:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 9h05 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 8h45 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 10h15 | 12:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Venice to Nice run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:17, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 276 miles (445 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 276 miles (445 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 12:17 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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Nice’s museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works and its rooftop views.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, sunset views, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
The old town’s narrow lanes, colorful facades, markets, and lively squares make it a core area for first-time visitors.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with panoramic city and sea views, ruins, greenery, and one of Nice’s best photo spots.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects the produce of the Riviera.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a hot oven or wood-fired oven, usually served with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A local onion tart topped with anchovies and black olives. It is a classic Niçois snack with sweet slow-cooked onions and strong Mediterranean flavors.
An established fine-dining restaurant with a refined tasting-menu approach that blends Mediterranean ingredients with polished modern technique.
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Prices are above average for France, especially in summer. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
Official public transport app
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