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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur | Lugano | No tags | |||||
| Nice - Airport T1 | Lugano | No tags | |||||
| Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur | Lugano | No tags | |||||
| Nice - Airport T1 | Lugano | No tags | |||||
| Nice - Airport T1 | Lugano | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 680, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 1 188 - R 1 925 | Average duration10h 45m | 7kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 680 - R 1 008 | Average duration4h 30m | 12kg CO₂e |
Bus Nice to Lugano: Trip Overview
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Nice to Lugano Bus
Busbud helps you find a bus from Nice to Lugano. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Nice to Lugano.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Lugano from Nice, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Nice - Lugano
How much does a bus ticket from Nice to Lugano cost?
The bus ticket price from Nice to Lugano starts at R 1 188. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Nice to Lugano is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Nice to Lugano?
The average travel time between Nice and Lugano is around 10h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 290 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Nice and Lugano?
The number of buses from Nice to Lugano can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Nice to Lugano by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Nice to Lugano?
When taking the bus from Nice to Lugano, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nice to Lugano?
Buses travelling between Nice and Lugano leave from Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur or Nice Airport and arrive at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano, Stazione/Gare de Lugano, Via Basilea.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Nice to Lugano was searched and found on 07 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 121To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nice to Lugano as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 121 to R 1 858 for a bus ticket from Nice to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 121, which is on 2025-11-07.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Nice and Lugano!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Nice to Lugano.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Nice to Lugano.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Nice to Lugano, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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