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Compare train and bus for Girona to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Girona to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €173.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €173 Average price | €153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Girona to Nice
Compare the available ways to get from Girona to Nice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Nice:
A bus is €115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Girona to Nice costing on average €173.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €153 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €96. The journey takes 8h 58m versus 5h 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Girona to Nice
How to get from Girona to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Girona to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:40 PM 8h00 Girona, Estació d'Autobusos 3:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:40 PM 8h00 Girona, Estació d'Autobusos 3:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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VY81365:51 PM 4h44 Girona station 10:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport €130 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Normal10:15 AM 9h30 Girona 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:15 AM 9h30 Girona 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €60 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM 11h25 Girona, Estació d'Autobusos 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
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VY81365:09 PM 5h26 Girona station 10:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport €129 1 One-way 1 transfer
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VY81363:39 PM 6h56 Girona station 10:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport €129 1 One-way 1 transfer
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VY81361:39 PM 8h56 Girona station 10:35 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport €129 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Nice:
A bus is €115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Girona to Nice costing on average €173.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Girona and Nice as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Girona station and arrive in Nice Saint-Augustin.
- Buses mostly depart from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus to go to Nice by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus.
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