How far is Lugano from Nice?

The distance separating Lugano and Nice is 180 miles (290 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lugano to Nice?

Most of the buses traveling from Lugano to Nice leave from Arrêt D'autobus Lugano and arrive at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nice?

Once in Nice, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Citadelle Saint-Tropez, Villa Arson, Place Massena, Musée Matisse and Rent a Classic Car.

Bus Lugano to Nice from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lugano to Nice on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Lugano	10h 40m	8:05am	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Lugano	8h	5:15pm	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Lugano	8h 25m	3:20am	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Lugano	10h 40m	8:05am	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Lugano	13h 50m	7:20pm	Nice - Airport T1	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lugano to Nice

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Nice. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10hAverage Duration

184 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $43	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $45	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ALSA

4.5/560,793 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Nice?

Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Visit page
B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Stops in Nice

A
Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur
14 Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06300 Nice, France
Visit page
B
Nice Airport
Visit page
C
Avenue Félix Faure
6 Avenue Félix Faure, 06000 Nice, France
D
Gare Routière de Nice - Paillon
Av. Lindbergh, 06200 Nice, France
E
Gare de Nice-Lindbergh
175 Boulevard René Cassin, 06200 Nice, France
F
Nice (Gare internationale)
177 Boulevard René Cassin, 06200 Nice, France

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lugano to Nice by bus

How far is Lugano from Nice?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lugano to Nice?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nice?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

No data

11/19

No data

Today

No data

11/21

$37

11/22

No data

11/23

No data

11/24

No data

11/25

No data

The cheapest trip from Lugano to Nice was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lugano to Nice, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $37 for a bus ticket from Lugano to Nice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-21.