What is the distance between Nice and Lugano?

Nice and Lugano are 180 miles (290 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Lugano from Nice, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur and arrive at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Nice to Lugano from $43 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Nice to Lugano on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25am	Nice - Airport T1	8h 20m	9:45am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Nice - Airport T1	10h 20m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	10h	11:05pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Nice - Airport T1	10h 5m	6:05am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Nice - Airport T1	6h 31m	6:30am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

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We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $91	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$38 - $57	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nice and Lugano?

Stops in Nice

A
Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur
14 Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06300 Nice, France
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B
Nice Airport
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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

Stops in Lugano

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

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FlixBus

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