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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.
Flights from Lucerne to Nice depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 236 miles (381 km) distance in 1h 15m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 236 miles (381 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Flights per day 27 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$935
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Flights per day
26
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lucerne to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Nice will cost around $935 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
Of the 26 flights that leave Lucerne for Nice onThu, Jun 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct flights cover the 381 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the longest flights will take 6 h 36 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.
V72518
EC1782
IR 75 2575 | 2575 · IC 5 1519 | 1519+
LH5741+
LH1068
IR 75 2117 | 2117 · IC 1 713 | 713+
LH5741+
LH1068
IR 70 2620 | 2620+
LH5741+
LH1068
EC1782
V72518
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+
LX568
IR 2568 | 2568 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+
LX568
IR 70 2612 | 2612+
LX568Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Lucerne to Nice:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Nice costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $199 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Nice costing on average $280 (€226).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Train takes on average 11h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Nice flights for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 75 2565 | 2565 · IC 1 705 | 705+ LX568 | 6:35 AM Lucerne station | 7h10 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 75 2565 | 2565 · IC 1 705 | 705+ LH5765+ LH2274 | 6:35 AM Lucerne station | 10h35 | 5:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2565 | 2565 · IC 1 705 | 705+ LH1189 · LH1064 | 6:35 AM Lucerne station | 11h30 | 6:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 70 2612 | 2612+ LX568 | 7:09 AM Lucerne station | 6h36 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2612 | 2612+ LH5765+ LH2274 | 7:09 AM Lucerne station | 10h01 | 5:10 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2612 | 2612+ LH1189 · LH1064 | 7:09 AM Lucerne station | 10h56 | 6:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 2568 | 2568 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+ LX568 | 7:20 AM Lucerne station | 6h25 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 2568 | 2568 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+ LH5741+ LH1068 | 7:20 AM Lucerne station | 15h25 | 10:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 2568 | 2568 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+ LH1189 · LH1064 | 7:20 AM Lucerne station | 10h45 | 6:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+ LH1189 · LH1064 | 7:35 AM Lucerne station | 10h30 | 6:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+ LX568 | 7:35 AM Lucerne station | 6h10 | 1:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+ LH5741+ LH1068 | 7:35 AM Lucerne station | 15h10 | 10:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2117 | 2117 · IC 1 713 | 713+ LH5751+ LH2276 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 12h55 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2117 | 2117 · IC 1 713 | 713+ LH5741+ LH1068 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 12h10 | 10:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2117 | 2117 · IC 1 713 | 713+ LH5767+ LH2278 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 10h10 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 70 2620 | 2620+ LH5751+ LH2276 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 12h21 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2620 | 2620+ LH5767+ LH2278 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 9h36 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2620 | 2620+ LH5741+ LH1068 | 11:09 AM Lucerne station | 11h36 | 10:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 75 2575 | 2575 · IC 5 1519 | 1519+ LH5741+ LH1068 | 11:35 AM Lucerne station | 11h10 | 10:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2575 | 2575 · IC 5 1519 | 1519+ LH5767+ LH2278 | 11:35 AM Lucerne station | 9h10 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2575 | 2575 · IC 5 1519 | 1519+ LH5751+ LH2276 | 11:35 AM Lucerne station | 11h55 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 3 transfers | |
IR 70 2622 | 2622+ LH5741+ LH1068 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 10h36 | 10:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2622 | 2622+ LH5767+ LH2278 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 8h36 | 8:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2622 | 2622+ LH5751+ LH2276 | 12:09 PM Lucerne station | 11h21 | 11:30 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 2 transfers | |
EC1782 | 3:20 PM Strasbourg Airport | 1h20 | 4:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
V72518 | 8:25 PM Strasbourg Airport | 1h25 | 9:50 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
National museum holding one of the world’s most important collections of Marc Chagall’s Biblical message works.
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.
A well-known old-town restaurant serving traditional Niçois and Italian-influenced dishes in a classic, friendly family-run atmosphere.
A small, celebrated Niçois institution known for traditional specialties such as petits farcis, pasta, and market-driven Riviera cooking in an intimate setting.
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.
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