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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $404.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$41 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $404 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 Florence to Nice:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Nice costing on average $41.
A train is $390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Nice costing on average $404.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $140 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100. The journey takes 6h 27m versus 5h 16m 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 Florence to Nice
How to get from Florence to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:15 PM6h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$371One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus6:15 PM6h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1682 · AZ3543:30 PM3h00Florence Peretola Airport6:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1871One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus3:35 PM5h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)9:20 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:25 PM5h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$381One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:05 PM6h15Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo5:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$381One-way0 transfers
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OS3792:50 PM5h50Florence Peretola Airport8:40 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$1921One-way1 transfer- AF1667 · AF73226:10 PM4h05Florence Peretola Airport10:15 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
- AF1567 · AF73183:20 PM4h25Florence Peretola Airport7:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Nice:
A train is $26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Nice costing on average $41.
A train is $390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Nice costing on average $404.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Nice-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with Air Corsica, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Nice by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nice by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air Corsica.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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