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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. 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 CHF57, while a flight costs an average of CHF428.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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CHF57 Average price Cheapest | CHF428 Average price | CHF105 Average price | CHF167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Barcelona:
A bus is CHF48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Barcelona costing on average CHF105.
A bus is CHF371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Barcelona costing on average CHF428.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
Tickets start at around CHF57 compared to roughly CHF167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF110. The journey takes 9h 58m versus 6h 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 Nice to Barcelona
How to get from Nice to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
473312:10 PM9h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)9:55 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 473312:10 PM9h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)9:55 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY151810:50 PM1h25Nice Cote d'Azur Airport12:15 AMBarcelona El Prat AirportCHF1171One-way0 transfers
Other options
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4758+97136:25 AM8h07Nice-Ville2:32 PMBarcelona SantsCHF1581One-way2 transfers
8:00 PM10h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF481One-way0 transfers
Normal8:00 PM10h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF491One-way0 transfers- FlixBus1:15 PM10h10Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)11:25 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF501One-way0 transfers
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LX19507:10 PM4h25Nice Cote d'Azur Airport11:35 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportCHF2001One-way1 transfer- LX563 · LX19549:35 AM4h30Nice Cote d'Azur Airport2:05 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportCHF2001One-way1 transfer
- LX569+LX19562:40 PM4h30Nice Cote d'Azur Airport7:10 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportCHF2001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Barcelona:
A bus is CHF48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Barcelona costing on average CHF105.
A bus is CHF371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Barcelona costing on average CHF428.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice Saint-Augustin and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, ITA, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Iberia, Smartwings, azores airlines, BA Euroflyer, asl airlines, Air Algerie, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, tarom, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Transavia France, KLM, Luxair, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités, AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Barcelona by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, Infobus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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