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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
$91
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
17 h 50 m
Average duration
19 h 5 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
863 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Nice will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 14 buses that leave Vienna for Nice on Tue, Jun 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 863 km distance in an average of 19 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 19 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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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 536 miles (863 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price | $233 Average price | $336 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 20m Average total duration 17h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 20m Average total duration 22h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Vienna to Nice:
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Nice costing on average $233 (€190).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Nice costing on average $287 (€233).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 50m.
Train takes on average 22h 50m.
Tickets start at around $102 (€83) compared to roughly $336 (€273) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $234 (€190). The journey takes 17h 50m versus 12h 22m 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.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Nice buses for today, Monday, June 8. 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 · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h10 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h25 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h05 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h50 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h10 | 9:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h55 | 5:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 23h15 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h50 | 9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h10 | 3:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 22h00 | 4:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h40 | 4:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h45 | 6:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h05 | 7:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Vienna to Nice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 17h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 536 miles (863 km) distance in 17h 50m.
Distance 536 miles (863 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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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