How to travel from Nice to Barcelona

International travel from Nice, France to Barcelona, Spain is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Spain if coming from France?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Barcelona if traveling from Nice?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Barcelona, Spain due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 1/9/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Nice and Barcelona.

Return travel to Nice, France from Spain is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering France from Spain?

Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into France from Spain?

Requirements for reentering France:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in France?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The above information about your return travel to Nice, France was last verified on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Nice from Barcelona.

There are 4 ways to travel from Nice to Barcelona including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Barcelona is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $40 (€35) compared to other travel options to Barcelona:

A train is generally $6 (€5) less than a bus for the same trip. Taking a bus costs on average $46 (€40) from Nice to Barcelona.

A train is $15 (€13) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Nice to Barcelona costing on average $55 (€48).

The fastest way from Nice to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 5 h 40 min.

There are alternative travel options to Barcelona that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 9 h 55 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 8 h 53 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Nice to Barcelona is:

• 2 buses a day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Barcelona from Nice as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Most travelers take a bus from Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
• Most travelers board their train from Nice Ville and arrive in Barcelona Sants.

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 to go to Barcelona by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Nice to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $46 (€40).

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

• You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus or Union Ivkoni International.

Direct services to Barcelona 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 trip.

When planning your trip from Nice to Barcelona, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $46 (€40) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $55 (€48) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $40 (€35) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Nice to Barcelona online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.