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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 26 buses that leave Monaco - Monte-Carlo for Barcelona on Tue, Aug 04, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 503 km distance in an average of 9 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 9 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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3135
4733
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4731
3183
4733
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $147.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $252 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 35m Average total duration 13h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona:
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona costing on average $165 (€135).
A bus is $195 (€158) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona costing on average $252 (€206).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
Train takes on average 13h 5m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $234 (€191) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $176 (€144). The journey takes 10h 26m versus 6h 52m 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.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 12h05 | 4:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 12h30 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 24h05 | 4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 2:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h25 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h55 | 6:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h45 | 6:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h45 | 6:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 10h40 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 11h15 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
3183 | 8:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 6:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 6:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 6:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h55 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h20 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h25 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h00 | 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
4731 | 4:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h50 | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 22h10 | 4:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 22h35 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
5866 · 4821 | 7:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h00 | 5:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h55 | 6:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3135 | 10:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h55 | 8:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
4733 | 12:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 9:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 9:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 9:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h10 | 11:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Barcelona buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Use this guide to compare Monaco - Monte-Carlo and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
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