The average bus between Lugano and Nice takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lugano to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Lugano and Nice. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Lugano is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Nice at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Nice? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Nice. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Nice station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Lugano to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Book your Lugano to Nice bus tickets online with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Lignes d'Azur.
The distance between Lugano and Nice is 289.2 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a bus from Lugano to Albert 1er via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 7h 10m.