How to get from Milan to Nice
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Milan to Nice by price and travel time.
- 248 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 55m
- 72 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 55m
1 transfer
Flight
€397
Cheapest
4h 25m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 17 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Nice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 248 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €19, on Thu, Oct 15.
248 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €157Checked Oct 18 | 3h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€157Checked Oct 183h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Nice: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → Nicebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Milan to Nice
FlixBus runs 72 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 72 | 00:40 | 23:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 13 | 06:10 | 23:00 |
| FlixBus, Alsa, Blablacar Busbus | 5 | 03:00 | 21:15 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 01:40
- 01:50
- 02:00
- 03:00
- 03:20
- 04:00
- 04:30
- 04:45
- 05:05
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 06:05
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 09:20
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:45
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 10:25
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:05
- 11:20
- 11:25
- 11:45
- 11:55
- 12:05
- 12:15
- 12:20
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:35
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 14:35
- 14:45
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 16:30
- 16:35
- 16:45
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 17:15
- 17:35
- 18:00
- 18:05
- 18:15
- 19:15
- 19:30
- 20:15
- 20:30
- 21:15
- 22:10
- 23:10
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 06:10
- 07:05
- 07:10
- 08:05
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 09:15
- 12:05
- 13:05
- 19:20
- 20:20
- 22:00
- 23:00
All departuresFlixBus, Alsa, Blablacar Bus
- 03:00
- 07:10
- 09:20
- 12:20
- 21:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMilan-NiceSee live options and dates →
SwissMilan-Zürich, Zürich-NiceSee live options and dates →
ITA AirwaysMilan-Rome, Rome-NiceSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Swiss, ITA Airways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Nice works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Milan to Nice, about 4h 25m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Nice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Nice?
The most useful route takes about 4h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Nice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Nice?
72 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 23:10.
How far is Nice from Milan?
About 248 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Nice cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Milan to Nice?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Swiss, ITA Airways.
Can you get from Milan to Nice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Nice?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 17 Oct 2026