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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Nice

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Cheapest

€215

Average

€215

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:33AM8h53

Barcelona Sants

07:26PMNice Saint-Augustin

€2151One-way

2 transfers

Train schedule from Barcelona to Nice

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10:33AM8h53

Barcelona Sants

07:26PMNice Saint-Augustin

2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Nice

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Fastest Journey

8 h 53 m

Average

8 h 53 m

Trains per day

Distance

491 km

It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

10:33AM8h53

Barcelona Sants

07:26PMNice Saint-Augustin

€2151One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Nice

	Distance	304 miles (491 km)
	Average train duration	8 h 52 min
	Average train ticket price	$202 (€179)
	Train frequency	2 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	SNCF \| TGV INOUI

Trains from Barcelona to Nice cover the 304 miles (491 km) long trip taking on average 8 h 52 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV INOUI. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $202 (€179), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $162 (€143). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Nice Ville.

Trains from Barcelona to Nice

Trains in Europe are a great way to travel in Europe with a number of train companies offering domestic and international train routes. Trains from Barcelona to Nice are operated by a cooperation of Renfe and SNCF. Trains traveling from Barcelona to Nice usually take between 9 and 15 hours to arrive in Nice, depending on the service chosen and the number of transfers required. All trains require at least 1 transfer while traveling from Barcelona to Nice. Train journeys with 1 change transfer in Valence, while journeys with 2 changes transfer in Montpellier and Marseille. There are usually 5 trains traveling from Barcelona to Nice per day. The first train departs at 7:20 a.m. while the last leaves Barcelona at 1:20 p.m. All trains depart from Barcelona Sants train station and arrive at Nice Ville train station.

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Barcelona to Nice Train Cost

Average prices for trains from Barcelona to Nice when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€172
1 Day in Advance	€172
1 Week in Advance	€134
2 Weeks in Advance	€117
1 Month in Advance	€111
3 Months in Advance	€96

Barcelona to Nice Trains: General Information

Travelers can offset some of the cost of Barcelona to Nice train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.

All Barcelona to Nice trains are run in cooperation with Renfe and SNCF.
All Barcelona to Nice trains require either 1 or 2 transfers. Trains with 1 transfer switch in Valence, while journeys requiring 2 transfers in Montpellier and Marseille. All trains depart from Barcelona Sants train station and arrive at Nice Ville train station.
The Barcelona to Nice train journey takes as little as 9 hours and 12 minutes to arrive in Nice.
Most travelers book their Barcelona to Nice train tickets 1 day ahead of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Barcelona to Nice trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:

It is 22% cheaper on average to book a Barcelona to Nice train ticket 1 week in advanced as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
Barcelona to Nice train costs are 35% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.

FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Nice

FAQs: Travel by train from Barcelona to Nice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Nice.

Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Nice can start from as little as $162 (€143) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Barcelona to Nice is $202 (€179); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Barcelona to Nice train travel time is 8 h 52 min for the 304 mile (491 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Barcelona to Nice leaves at 8: 33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Barcelona to Nice leaves at 2: 10 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Barcelona to Nice which require at least one change with SNCF | TGV INOUI. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Nice. Take the fast train with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Barcelona to Nice.

For the route from Barcelona to Nice you can take a train with SNCF | TGV INOUI. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Barcelona and Nice on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Barcelona, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona. When arriving in Nice, you can end your journey in train stations like Nice Ville, Nice Saint-Augustin and Nice Riquier.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nice Ville, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Barcelona to Nice is January.

Yes, you can take a bus between Barcelona and Nice.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Nice

Barcelona Sants is the most popular Barcelona railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Barcelona for your trip to Nice.

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Address

Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1, 7, 08014 Barcelona, Spain

Phone Number

+34 934956020

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 00 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Barcelona Sants

Metro lines: L3, L5
Bus lines: A1, A2
Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17

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