The cheapest and fastest buses from Nice to Barcelona
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 21 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice 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 to Barcelona will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 11 buses that leave Nice for Barcelona on Wed, May 27, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 491 km distance in an average of 9 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 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.
8:00 PM10h45Nice6:45 AMBarcelona$311One-way0 transfers
Normal8:00 PM10h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur6:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$481One-way0 transfers
12:15 PM12h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)1:00 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM9h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)2:55 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$761One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 AM9h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 AM8h00Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)8:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$921One-way0 transfers
47314:10 AM8h50Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$991One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 AM9h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM9h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)2:55 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$761One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM10h25Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)10:55 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1091One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $199 Average price | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Nice to Barcelona:
A bus is $132 (€107) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Barcelona costing on average $199 (€160).
A bus is $161 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Barcelona costing on average $228 (€184).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€54) compared to roughly $207 (€167) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $141 (€113). The journey takes 9h 13m versus 6h 55m 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, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Internorte.
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.
Nice to Barcelona Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
Live departures
Nice to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Barcelona buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 10h45 | 6:45 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 15h30 | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 18h30 | 4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
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 | |
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 | |
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 | 8:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h45 | 1:00 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 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 | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 2:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
4704 · 54153 | 6:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h30 | 5:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nice to Barcelona
Buses from Nice to Barcelona run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 305 miles (491 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Internorte, Lignes d'Azur from Nice to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Nice to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Internorte, Lignes d'Azur for as low as $32 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Alsa
Gipsyy
Infobus
BlaBlaCar Bus
Union Ivkoni International
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Union Ivkoni
Internorte
Lignes d'Azur
FAQs: Bus from Nice to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sagrada Família, an iconic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí known for its intricate facades and towering spires
- Park Güell, a vibrant public park featuring Gaudí's colorful mosaics and unique architectural elements
- La Rambla, a bustling street in the heart of the city lined with shops, cafes, and street performers
- Gothic Quarter, a historic neighborhood with narrow medieval streets and landmarks like Barcelona Cathedral
- Casa Batlló, a modernist building by Gaudí renowned for its unique design and colorful facade.
- Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona, offering tours and a museum dedicated to the club's history
- Montjuïc, a hill offering stunning views of the city and home to attractions like the Magic Fountain and Montjuïc Castle
- Barceloneta Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying seaside restaurants
- El Raval, a vibrant neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of cultures, street art, and lively nightlife
- Tibidabo Amusement Park, offering fun rides and panoramic views of Barcelona.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Gipsyy
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nice to Barcelona
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Terminal (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside Terminal 1, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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