How to travel from Barcelona to Nice

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Travel Information between Barcelona and Nice

distanceDistance304 miles (491 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$32 - $124
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $32 (€28) • 1 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $32 (€28) • 1 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or TGV INOUI

Travel 304 miles (491 km) by train, bus or flight from Barcelona to Nice. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Barcelona to Nice.

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from Barcelona to Nice

How to get from Barcelona to Nice by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Union Ivkoni International
11:00PM12h00
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
11:00AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
$361One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Union Ivkoni International
11:00PM12h00
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
11:00AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
$361One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Vueling
07:10AM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:30AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$801One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe AVE INT
08:19AM11h18
Barcelona Sants
07:37PMNice-Ville
$2441One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
10:20PM12h00
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
10:20AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
$421One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:50PM9h55
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
09:45AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:15PM8h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
06:05AMNice
$531One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
12:05PM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
01:25PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$1301One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
07:10AM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:30AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$2511One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
03:45PM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
05:05PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$4421One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Barcelona to Nice: Journey Details

If you are in Barcelona and want to visit the capital of the Côte d'Azur, you can choose between trains, buses and flights. However, flying is easily the fastest option available to travelers between Barcelona and Nice. The flight takes around 1 hour 25 minutes, while you can expect trains and buses to take between 9 and 10 hours. They can still be enjoyable, given the beauty of the coastal scenery, but if you are in a hurry, flying is the only sensible option.

Return trips from Nice to Barcelona are also available.

How to get from Barcelona to Nice

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Nice, 83,21% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Nice, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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Buses from Barcelona to Nice

If you want to get from Barcelona to Nice by bus, there is a single direct service every day. Operated by Flixbus, the bus from Barcelona to NIce leaves at 7:50 a.m. from the Nord bus station and arrives in Nice at 6:35 p.m, a total journey time of 10 hours 45 minutes.

Trains from Barcelona to Nice

The best way to travel by train from Barcelona to Nice is to catch a Renfe train from Barcelona Sants to Valence, before changing to a SNCF service from Valence to Nice Ville. A single service on this route leaves Barcelona at 9:25 a.m. every day, reaching Nice in 9 hours 40 minutes.

Flights from Barcelona to Nice

Flying is the fastest and simplest way to travel between the Catalan capital and Nice. Both Vueling and Easyjet offer budget flights from Barcelona to Nice, and take 1 hour 25 minutes to make the journey. The earliest flight of the day leaves at 9:20 a.m., followed by a departure at 10:45 a.m. and a final flight at 8:50 p.m. All flights take off from Barcelona El Prat Airport and touch down at Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Barcelona to Nice

Find the best route to Nice from Barcelona with Omio's travel partners Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines and BlaBlaCar Bus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Barcelona to Nice and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Nice

        FAQs: Travel 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.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Barcelona to Nice: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Nice is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $32 (€28) compared to other travel options to Nice:

        Taking a flight costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $35 (€30).

        Taking a flight costs $92 (€80) less than taking a train, which costs on average $124 (€108) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel to Nice from Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 8 h 25 min.

        Getting to Nice by train takes 7 h 58 min on average.

        Nice is approximately 304 miles (491 km) away from Barcelona.

        The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Nice is:

        • 1 bus a day.
        • 2 trains a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Barcelona and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Barcelona to Nice:

        • Most travelers board their bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2).
        • Most travelers catch their flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Nice:

        • You can go to Nice from Barcelona by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Eurolines Switzerland. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $35 (€30) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Barcelona to Nice on Omio.
        • You can go to Nice from Barcelona by plane with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa, SWISS, Eurowings or Iberia. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $32 (€28) with Vueling Airlines from Barcelona to Nice on Omio.
        • You can travel between Barcelona and Nice by train with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER or Renfe AVE INT. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $124 (€108) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Barcelona to Nice.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Nice with the following travel companies:

        • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Nice with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.

        Direct services to Nice tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

        Looking to extend your trip from Barcelona to Nice? Many Omio customers who go from Barcelona to Nice usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Monaco - Monte-Carlo or Marseille. If you're looking to explore Paris, Milan, Monaco - Monte-Carlo or Marseille from Nice, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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