How far is Lugano from Nice?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lugano to Nice?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano, in Lugano, and end it at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur, in Nice.

Bus Lugano to Nice from $54 | 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 a good way to reach Nice. The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10hAverage Duration

297 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $62	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$65 - $65	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

ALSA

4.5/560,787 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Nice?

Stops in Lugano

A - Arrêt D'autobus Lugano

B - Stazione/Gare de Lugano

C - Via Basilea

Stops in Nice

A - Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur

B - Nice Airport

C - Avenue Félix Faure

D - Gare Routière de Nice - Paillon

E - Gare de Nice-Lindbergh

F - Nice (Gare internationale)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lugano to Nice by bus

How far is Lugano from Nice?
The distance between Lugano and Nice is around 290 km (180 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lugano to Nice?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano, in Lugano, and end it at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur, in Nice.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$54

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The cheapest trip from Lugano to Nice was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $54

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 $54 to $54 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 $54 which is on 2025-11-21.