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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 110 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 110, while a flight costs an average of CHF 480.
Distance: 547 miles (881 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 110 Average price Cheapest | CHF 480 Average price | CHF 249 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 43m Average total duration 19h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Nice
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Nice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Nice:
A bus is CHF 371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Nice costing on average CHF 480.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 43m.
Tickets start at around CHF 110 compared to roughly CHF 249 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 139. The journey takes 19h 13m versus 11h 49m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Nice
How to get from Alicante to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM 48h35 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 3:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) CHF 145 1 One-way 2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM 48h35 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 3:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) CHF 145 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
KL2640+
KL147710:25 AM 6h00 Alicante Elche Airport 4:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport CHF 860 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM 45h10 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 4:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban CHF 162 1 One-way 2 transfers
VY1317 · VY81348:55 PM 11h25 Alicante Elche Airport 8:20 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport CHF 222 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1315 · VY81346:30 PM 13h50 Alicante Elche Airport 8:20 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport CHF 248 1 One-way 1 transfer
LX2175+
LX5627:50 PM 12h55 Alicante Elche Airport 8:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport CHF 362 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Nice:
A bus is CHF 371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Nice costing on average CHF 480.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 43m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with Transavia France, Vueling, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Swiss, KLM, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Air Algerie, Avion Express Malta, Royal Air Maroc, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet to go to Nice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nice by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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