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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, while a flight costs an average of £269.
Distance: 381 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price Cheapest | £269 Average Price | £90 Average Price | £165 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Nice:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Nice costing on average £90.
A coach is £199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Nice costing on average £269.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 45m.
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £165 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £95. The journey takes 9h 15m versus 6h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Nice from Lucerne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Nice is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Nice are Cannes, Antibes, Menton, Monaco - Monte-Carlo and Saint-Raphaël. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nice on Omio.
Cannes is a refined Riviera city on the Côte d’Azur, known for the Cannes Film Festival and the seafront promenade of La Croisette. Behind its polished image, Le Suquet and local markets add an older, more lived-in character.
Antibes is known for its walled old town, superyacht harbour and the Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi. It mixes Riviera polish with a lived-in historic centre and beaches.
Menton is a French Riviera town by the Italian border, known for its mild climate, lemons and Belle Époque charm. Its pastel old town rises above the sea, giving it a quieter, more traditional feel than many nearby resorts.
Monaco - Monte-Carlo is known for its grand casino, luxury hotels and Formula 1 glamour on the Riviera. Its steep streets, Belle Époque buildings and sea views give the district a polished but vivid character.
Saint-Raphaël is a Mediterranean resort town on the French Riviera, known for its beaches, marina and Belle Époque seafront. With the red rocks of the Massif de l'Esterel nearby, it feels lively yet relaxed and distinctly Provençal.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Nice:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Nice costing on average £90.
A coach is £199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Nice costing on average £269.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 45m.
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Nice as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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