You can get from Nice to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
To get from Nice to Madrid on Feb 07 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 605 miles (975 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $58 - $274 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $58 (€50) • 15 h 52 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $274 (€237) • 14 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Lufthansa |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 605 miles (975 km) from Nice to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 14 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $58 (€50). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or Lufthansa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Nice to Madrid.
International travel from Nice, France to Madrid, Spain is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
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 from Nice to Madrid.
Return travel to Nice, France from Spain is: Unrestricted.
Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.
Requirements for reentering France:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
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 Madrid.
There are 4 ways to get from Nice to Madrid: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Madrid is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $58 (€50) compared to other travel options to Madrid:
Taking a train is about $35 (€30) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $92 (€80) for this trip.
Taking a train is usually $216 (€187) less than taking a flight to Madrid, which costs on average $274 (€237) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Nice is by flight with an average travel time of 14 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Madrid can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 17 h.
In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 15 h 52 min.
The distance from Nice to Madrid is approximately 605 miles (975 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Madrid is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Nice to Madrid 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 Madrid:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Madrid with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Madrid from Nice.
Before traveling from Nice to Madrid, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Nice to Madrid tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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