- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
485 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 22 buses that leave Nice Cote d'Azur Airport for Barcelona on Sun, Jul 12, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 485 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 Sun, Jul 12 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.
3135
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FlixBus
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4731
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4733Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 301 miles (485 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $196 Average price | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona:
A bus is $92 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona costing on average $141 (€116).
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona costing on average $196 (€161).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 10h 18m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $202 (€166) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $153 (€126). The journey takes 10h 18m versus 6h 33m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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 10:55AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50758 · 4821 | 6:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h40 | 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
4349 | 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 | 10h45 | 6:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 10h45 | 6:45 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 9h45 | 6:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 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 | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
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 | |
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Buses from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (485 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 301 miles (485 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
Catalonia’s premier art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and modern Catalan works, set in the Palau Nacional.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and rotating contemporary art exhibitions in a notable modern building.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with historic buildings, performers, and constant activity.
Historic Gothic Quarter of narrow lanes, small squares, medieval architecture, and many of the city’s oldest landmarks.
Hilltop viewpoint with sweeping panoramic views over Barcelona, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A Catalan staple served with many meals and one of Barcelona’s most iconic bites.
A traditional Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, olives, and olive oil. It is especially typical in Barcelona and along the coast.
Potato balls stuffed with meat, fried, and topped with spicy sauce and aioli. They originated in La Barceloneta and are closely tied to the city.
An internationally acclaimed fine-dining restaurant offering highly creative modern cuisine and a refined tasting-menu experience in Barcelona.
A very popular tapas restaurant with a broad menu, reliable quality, and bustling atmosphere. Good for sampling many local favorites in one meal.
One of Barcelona’s oldest restaurants, known for classic Catalan cooking in a historic dining room. A strong choice for traditional dishes and old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe. Food and transit are reasonable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good table service. Small change is fine in cafés; taxi tips are optional.
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