- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Buses per day
19
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 $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 19 buses that leave Nice for Barcelona on Sat, Jun 20, 16 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 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 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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FlixBus
4731
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4733
3183Omio 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 $45.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price | $196 Average price | $204 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 $130 (€107) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Barcelona costing on average $196 (€160).
A bus is $159 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Barcelona costing on average $224 (€184).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $204 (€167) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $138 (€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.
| 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, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
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 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Barcelona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
![]() | 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 | 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 · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h55 | 2:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 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 | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 12h05 | 4:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 13h00 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 10h45 | 6:45 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 | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice | 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 | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
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 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 |
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Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
Barcelona’s leading fine arts museum, especially strong in Romanesque murals, Gothic art, and Catalan modernism.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and strong views over the city from Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s best-known promenade, lively and crowded, linking Plaça de Catalunya with the old port.
Historic heart of Barcelona with medieval lanes, small squares, hidden courtyards, and many major monuments.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and landmark modernist buildings including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. It is a signature Catalan staple served with many meals and tapas.
Roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion dressed with olive oil. A classic Catalan vegetable dish with deep smoky flavor.
A Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. It is especially associated with coastal Catalan cooking.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine by celebrated chefs in an elegant modern space.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Lively, established seafood and tapas spot near El Born, famous for market-fresh plates, shellfish, and a bustling counter atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are fair value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
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