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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Nice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $662.
Distance: 801 miles (1290 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$144 Average price | $134 Average price Cheapest | $678 Average price | $275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 50m Average total duration 27h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 11m Average total duration 20h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.9 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg 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 Manchester to Nice:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Nice costing on average $144 (€115).
A bus is $544 (€434) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Nice costing on average $678 (€541).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 41m.
Bus takes on average 27h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Nice
How to get from Manchester to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM35h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1181One-way3 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM35h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1181One-way3 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM32h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:55 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$2461One-way3 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM36h30Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East3:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1181One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM38h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East9:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1701One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM36h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:05 AMNice, Gare Routière Vauban$1751One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Nice:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Nice costing on average $144 (€115).
A bus is $544 (€434) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Nice costing on average $678 (€541).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 41m.
Bus takes on average 27h 20m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Nice as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nice by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Vueling, Air Baltic, KLM, Jet2.com, Brussels Airlines to go to Nice by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Jet2.com.
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