How to travel from Nice to Barcelona

Travel between Nice, France and Barcelona, Spain is: Partially open.

Can travelers from France enter Spain?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Barcelona from Nice?

Conditions of entry into Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Barcelona, Spain?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 1/21/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Nice and Barcelona.

The restriction level for your return to Nice, France from Spain is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Nice from Barcelona restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Nice from Barcelona?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Nice, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 1/21/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Nice from Barcelona closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel from Nice to Barcelona 2 different ways: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Nice is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€20).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Barcelona:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Nice to Barcelona costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Nice is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Barcelona can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 8 h 35 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 304 miles (491 km) between Nice and Barcelona.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Nice to Barcelona:

• Most travelers take a bus from Nice, Aéroport Terminal 2 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Most travelers take a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Nice to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $24 (€20).
• Vueling can take you to Barcelona by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling from Nice to Barcelona for $24 (€20).

Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Barcelona with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct buses with Flixbus or Union Ivkoni International.
• You can travel directly by plane with Vueling.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Barcelona from Nice.

Before traveling from Nice to Barcelona, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $24 (€20) one way on average.
• A plane ticket costs $24 (€20) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Nice to Barcelona tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.