How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Nice?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Nice start at R 1 310. The average price for this route is around R 1 704. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Nice?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Nice is 23h 25m, covering a distance of 803 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Nice route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Nice?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Nice at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Nice?

A bus trip from Cologne to Nice produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Cologne to Nice?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11525 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Nice?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Nice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Nice?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Nice from R 1 242 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cologne to Nice on 27 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	21h 55m	20:35	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	20h 50m	20:05	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags
Bus	23:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	21h 20m	20:35	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	23:30	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1d	23:30	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	22:40	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	21h 25m	20:05	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags

Get from Cologne to Nice

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 310, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

23h 25mAverage duration

803 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Nice?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Nice

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

3.5/512 365 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 545 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FR bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Nice by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Nice?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Nice start at R 1 310. The average price for this route is around R 1 704. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Nice?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Nice is 23h 25m, covering a distance of 803 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Nice route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Nice?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Nice at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Nice?
A bus trip from Cologne to Nice produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Nice?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11525 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Nice?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Nice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Nice?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Nice was searched and found on 30 Mar 2026 with a price of R 1 329

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 329 to R 2 598 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Nice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 329, which is on 2026-03-30.