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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 €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. 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 €40, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 606 miles (976 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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€178 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price | €205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 18m Average total duration 18h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nice:
A bus is €101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nice costing on average €160.
A bus is €119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nice costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Nice
How to get from Madrid to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal3:15 PM18h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€751One-way1 transfer
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- Normal · Normal3:15 PM18h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€751One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IB121710:10 PM1h55Madrid Barajas Airport12:05 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport€2541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal2:00 PM19h40Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€751One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:15 PM20h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€751One-way1 transfer
11:30 PM20h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:45 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€801One-way0 transfers
LX2033 · LX5627:30 PM13h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:35 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport€2411One-way1 transfer
LH1805 · LH22766:25 PM5h05Madrid Barajas Airport11:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport€2411One-way1 transfer- LH1123 · LH10608:25 AM5h10Madrid Barajas Airport1:35 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport€2491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nice:
A bus is €101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nice costing on average €160.
A bus is €119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nice costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 48m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Amelia International, British Airways, Air Europa, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Nice by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Nice by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, iryo, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros to go to Nice by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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