The average bus between Saint-Claude and Nice takes 18h 12m and the fastest bus takes 16h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saint-Claude 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 twice daily between Saint-Claude and Nice. The earliest departure is at 11:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Claude is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Nice at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Oyonnax and take an average of 18h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Claude to Nice. However, there are services departing from Saint-Claude station and arriving at Nice station via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
Saint-Claude to Nice bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Oyonnax station.
Saint-Claude to Nice bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
The distance between Saint-Claude and Nice is 318.1 km. The road distance is 681 km.
You can take a bus from Saint-Claude to Congrès / Promenade via Oyonnax, Gare Routière, Bourg-en-Bresse, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 12h 5m.