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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Nice will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 20 buses that leave Barcelona for Nice on Sat, Jun 20, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 491 km distance in an average of 9 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 9 h 40 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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4734Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 14m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $206 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Nice:
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Nice costing on average $173 (€141).
A bus is $152 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Nice costing on average $206 (€168).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $134 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80 (€66). The journey takes 9h 15m versus 6h 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Nice buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h55 | 6:40 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3136 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h55 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Barcelona | 10h45 | 7:45 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h40 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
93130 · 50591 | 11:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h55 | 10:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
93118 · 5867 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h50 | 11:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
4732 | 4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h35 | 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h30 | 2:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54152 · 51047 | 5:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h35 | 5:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 9h40 | 5:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h15 | 5:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3182 | 11:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h45 | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h45 | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h45 | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h40 | 12:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Nice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) 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 15m.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Nice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice trip today.
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Major museum devoted to Marc Chagall, especially his Biblical Message cycle; one of Nice’s most important art museums.
Nice’s contemporary art museum, known for postwar and avant-garde works and a central location near Place Garibaldi.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views along the Baie des Anges.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs, dressed simply with olive oil. It is a classic expression of Niçois cuisine.
A thin, crisp chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten hot with pepper. It is one of the most iconic street foods in Nice.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives. It is a traditional snack from the Nice area with deep savory flavor.
A Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. It is one of Nice’s most respected fine-dining addresses.
A famous tiny Niçois institution known for classic local dishes such as petits farcis, pasta, and regional specialties in a simple, intimate setting.
A long-established casual spot celebrated for socca and other traditional Niçois snacks. It is one of the best-known places in Nice for local street-food classics.
Nice is pricier than many French cities, especially for hotels and seafront dining, but bakeries, markets, and local bistros help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
Official public transport app
Nice Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur Gare routière Terminal 1, Nice -> Nice-Ville Station, Nice
Buses in Europe are a affordable way to travel between cities, with a variety of domestic and international routes offered by a number of companies. Buses from Barcelona to Nice are operated by Alsa, Flixbus, and Eurolines with a direct journey time of around 13 hours. There is one bus per day, which departs Barcelona at 11:30 p.m., arriving in Nice at 12:30 p.m. the following day.
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Average prices for buses from Barcelona to Nice when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€69 |
1 Day in Advance |
€69 |
1 Week in Advance |
€60 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€60 |
1 Month in Advance |
€60 |
3 Months in Advance |
€60 |
Barcelona to Nice Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than both and train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 10 hours to arrive in Nice.
Buses from Barcelona to Nice depart from Barcelona's main railway station, Barcelona-Sants. This is located to the South West of the city center, with good transport links by bus, tram, and Metro, which make up Barcelona's extensive and efficient transport network. Hop-on hop-off tourist buses are also popular with visitors. There are frequent night bus services and taxi ranks located at Barcelona-Sants station.
Nice is a popular holiday resort in Southern France, with origins going back to Ancient Roman days, remains of which can be seen in the Gallo-Roman ruins at Cimiez. Cimiez, the old part of Nice, also has a monastery and several museums. The seaside resort, with its splendid Promenade des Anglais runs along the coast, backed by streets full of shops and restaurants. Buses from Barcelona to Nice arrive at Nice Bus Station, linked to the town by buses and suburban trains. The resort area of Nice is easy to explore on foot, while Lignes d'Azur operates frequent bus routes around the town and along the coast to other resorts, such as Menton and Cannes, or inland to the mountain villages of Eze and Vence. A tram line circles the town, while suburban trains link the center of the city to the suburbs and university.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Nice 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 Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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