- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
17 h 20 m
Average duration
19 h 48 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
970 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Madrid 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 Madrid will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 13 buses that leave Nice Cote d'Azur Airport for Madrid on Thu, May 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 970 km distance in an average of 19 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 20 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 20 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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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
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50590 · 3186
4349
NormalOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 602 miles (970 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $191 Average price | $320 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 2m Average total duration 19h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 34m Average total duration 24h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m 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 Madrid:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Madrid costing on average $191 (€154).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Madrid costing on average $193 (€156).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 32m.
Train takes on average 24h 4m.
Tickets start at around $88 (€71) compared to roughly $320 (€259) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $232 (€187). The journey takes 19h 32m versus 11h 51m 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, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International.
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 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Madrid buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 23h45 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 29h35 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
50486 · 3161 | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 24h05 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 37h00 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 17h20 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
4704 · 54153 | 6:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 19h35 | 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 20h45 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 20h50 | 4:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
4349 | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h45 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 21h00 | 5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 20h44 | 4:44 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 27h55 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 19h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 602 miles (970 km) distance in 17h 20m.
Distance 602 miles (970 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 20m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
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Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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