How to travel from Nice to Madrid

International travel from Nice, France to Madrid, Spain is: Partially open.

Can I enter Spain if coming from France?

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

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

Conditions of entry:

• 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

What measures do I need to follow in Madrid, 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 1/21/22; 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 Madrid.

The current restriction level for returning to Nice, France from Spain is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Nice, France from Madrid, Spain?

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

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Nice from Madrid?

• 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

Which rules do I need to follow in Nice, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

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

The information above was last checked on 1/21/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Nice from Madrid here.

You can travel between Nice and Madrid 2 different ways: bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Nice is by taking a bus, which costs on average $67 (€55).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Madrid:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Nice to Madrid costing on average $88 (€73).

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

Other travel options to Madrid can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Madrid by bus can take on average 16 h 55 min.

The distance is approximately 605 miles (975 km) from Nice to Madrid.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Madrid:

• Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Terminal 2 and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
• Flights most often depart from Nice at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Madrid at Madrid Barajas Airport.

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

• Flixbus can take you to Madrid by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Nice to Madrid for $67 (€55).
• Travel with Vueling for flights to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Nice to Madrid tickets on Omio for $88 (€73).

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

• Bus tickets are costing $67 (€55) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $88 (€73) one way.

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