How to travel from Nice to Barcelona

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Travel Information to Barcelona from Nice

distanceDistance304 miles (491 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$30 - $112
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $30 (€26) • 8 h 46 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $32 (€28) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or TGV INOUI

Travel 304 miles (491 km) by train, bus or flight to Barcelona from Nice. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Nice to Barcelona.

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from Nice to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
04:10AM8h50
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
01:00PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$651One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Union Ivkoni International
11:15AM12h44
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
11:59PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$621One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Vueling
09:55PM1h25
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
11:20PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$791One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TGV INOUI
12:03PM9h24
Nice-Ville
09:27PMBarcelona Sants
$2121One-way
2 transfers
Alsa
07:15PM10h45
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
06:00AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:55AM8h20
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
09:15AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1031One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:29AM8h46
Nice
09:15AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1031One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
04:25PM1h25
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
05:50PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1441One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
04:25PM1h25
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
05:50PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$7211One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
09:55PM1h25
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
11:20PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$7211One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Nice to Barcelona

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When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Nice to Barcelona, 70,67% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Nice to Barcelona, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Nice to Barcelona

Eurowings, SWISS and Vueling Airlines will get you between Nice and Barcelona at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Barcelona from Nice.

        FAQs: Travel from Nice to Barcelona

        FAQs: Travel to Barcelona 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 Nice to Barcelona.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Nice to Barcelona: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Nice to Barcelona is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $30 (€26) compared to other travel options to Barcelona:

        A bus is $2 (€2) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $32 (€28) from Nice to Barcelona.

        Taking a bus costs $82 (€71) less than taking a train, which costs on average $112 (€97) for the same trip.

        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 take longer:

        Bus takes 8 h 46 min on average.

        Getting to Barcelona by train takes 8 h 33 min on average.

        The distance from Nice to Barcelona is approximately 304 miles (491 km).

        The average frequency per day from Nice to Barcelona is:

        • Around 1 bus per day.
        • 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Nice and Barcelona 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 from Nice to Barcelona:

        • Buses most often depart from Nice at Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2) and arrive in Barcelona at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
        • Flights from Nice to Barcelona most often leave from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Nice to Barcelona:

        • You can go to Barcelona from Nice by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Eurolines Switzerland or Infobus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $30 (€26) with FlixBus from Nice to Barcelona on Omio.
        • You can take a flight from Nice to Barcelona with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Eurowings, Air Nostrum, SWISS, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic or Iberia Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $32 (€28) with Vueling Airlines from Nice to Barcelona.
        • You can take a train from Nice to Barcelona with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, Renfe AVE INT, SNCF Intercités, Renfe-SNCF or SNCF (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $112 (€97) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Nice to Barcelona.

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

        • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.

        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 route.

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