How to travel from Madrid to Nice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Nice

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $172.

Distance: 606 miles (976 km)

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Train

$154

Average price

$105

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Cheapest

$208

Average price

6h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 27m

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3h 0m

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19h 15m

Average total duration

18h 45m

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30m

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10h 32m

Average total duration

10h 2m

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30m

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2.9 - 5.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Iberia

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TGV INOUI

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from Madrid to Nice

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus93267 · 50989
08:30PM19h00
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:30PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$1111One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
11:59PM19h16
Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
07:15PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1213
04:20PM1h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:15PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$4551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
07:05PM17h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12:30PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$1431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:45PM23h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:10PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$1671One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM28h25
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
01:15AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$1581One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1011 · VY1515
09:25PM11h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:25AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$1881One-way
1 transfer
AVE03151+Vueling AirlinesVY1517
02:57PM7h23
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:20PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$2241One-way
1 transfer
AVE03303+Vueling AirlinesVY1517
10:27AM11h53
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:20PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$2251One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Nice

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 Madrid to Nice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Nice is a flight with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nice:

A flight is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nice costing on average $45 (€36).

A flight is $136 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nice costing on average $172 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 18h 38m.

Bus takes on average 17h 25m.

The distance from Madrid to Nice is approximately 606 miles (976 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Nice is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Nice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum , easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Air France, ITA, Stobart Air, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Shaheen Air International, Air Europa, Norwegian Air to go to Nice by flight.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, iryo, SNCF Intercités, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Nice by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nice by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Nice with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum , easyJet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Nice often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Milan, Barcelona, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nice and these popular destinations at a great price.
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