How to travel from Madrid to Nice

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Travel Information to Nice from Madrid

Distance605 miles (975 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$37 - $171
Cheapest modeFlight • $37 (€34) • 1 h 55 min
Fastest modeFlight • $37 (€34) • 1 h 55 min
Popular travel companiesAlsa, Air Nostrum or AVE

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 605 miles (975 km) from Madrid to Nice. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa, Air Nostrum or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Nice.

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from Madrid to Nice

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

IberiaIB1217
10:00PM1h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:55PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$1271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:05PM17h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12:30PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$1221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

IberiaIB1217
10:00PM1h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:55PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$1271One-way
0 transfers

Other options

iryo06261+TGV INOUI9708+SNCF Intercités4657+ZOU!17485
06:08AM11h21
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
05:29PMNice Saint-Augustin
$2511One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM28h25
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
01:15AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$1331One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:25PM39h45
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
03:10PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$1331One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM40h10
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
03:10PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
$1391One-way
2 transfers
IberiaIB1211
10:00AM1h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:55AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$1881One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1401 · AF7304
06:00AM5h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:10AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$2351One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1301 · AF7308
12:35PM4h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:20PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
$2351One-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 travel options from Madrid to Nice: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Nice from Madrid is by taking a flight, which costs on average $37 (€34).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Nice:

Taking a flight costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.

Taking a flight costs $133 (€120) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $171 (€154).

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

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Getting to Nice by bus takes 17 h 15 min on average.

Train takes on average 18 h 38 min.

Nice is approximately 605 miles (975 km) away from Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Nice is:

  • 7 buses per day.
  • 58 flights per day.
  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid 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 Madrid to Nice:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
  • Most travelers board their plane from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Nice:

  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Ourbus to go to Nice by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alsa Madrid to Nice tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
  • Travel with Air Nostrum, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Air France, Alitalia, Stobart Air, Brussels Airlines or Shaheen Air International to go to Nice by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Iberia Madrid to Nice tickets on Omio for $37 (€34).
  • Travel with AVE or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Nice. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Viajeros Madrid to Nice tickets on Omio for $171 (€154).

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

  • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Nice with FlixBus.
  • You can find 3 direct flights per day to take to Nice with Iberia.

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 journey.

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