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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$25 - $101
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $25 (€22) • 8 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $35 (€32) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or SNCF Intercités

Travel 304 miles (491 km) by train, bus or flight between Barcelona and Nice. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or SNCF Intercités 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.

Our recommendation
flight

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

Vueling AirlinesVY1515
07:00AM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:20AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Vueling AirlinesVY1515
07:00AM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:20AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$411One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Vueling AirlinesVY1515
07:00AM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:20AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$411One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TGV INOUI9708+SNCF Intercités4657+SNCF TER17485
09:28AM8h00
Barcelona Sants
05:28PMNice Saint-Augustin
$2411One-way
2 transfers
Renfe AVE INT09737+SNCF | TGV INOUI6813+SNCF TER17489
08:19AM11h18
Barcelona Sants
07:37PMNice-Ville
$3451One-way
2 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4734
09:35AM9h40
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
07:15PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
$541One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus3136
08:15AM9h55
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
06:10PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
$541One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM10h05
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
07:50PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
$631One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1521
03:20PM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
04:40PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$501One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1517
08:20PM1h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
09:40PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$501One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU21708
01:40PM1h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
03:05PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$681One-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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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.

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