What is the distance between Zürich and Nice?

The distance between the two cities is 261 miles (420 km).

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

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

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 Beach, Musée Matisse, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Citadelle Saint-Tropez and Place Rossetti.

Bus Zürich to Nice from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Nice on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	9h 15m	1:20pm	Nice - Airport T1	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h 55m	6:20pm	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	8:35pm	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	3:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	12h 25m	4:00pm	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 30m	6:00pm	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Zürich 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 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

265 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $166	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$190 - $403	Average Duration10h 29m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$88 - $88	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Nice?

Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Nice by bus

What is the distance between Zürich and Nice?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich 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

11/19

$66

11/20

No data

Today

$47

11/22

$35

11/23

$41

11/24

$35

11/25

$35

11/26

No data

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Nice was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $97 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Nice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Zürich to Nice?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 30m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 29m	Avg Price$258	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time7h 30m	Avg Price$88	Daily Departures1