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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 606 miles (976 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$238 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $322 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 7m Average total duration 16h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Madrid:
A bus is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Madrid costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Madrid costing on average $238 (€192).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 0m.
Bus takes on average 16h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Madrid
How to get from Nice to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 PM20h44Nice4:44 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$611One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:00 PM20h44Nice4:44 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB12146:55 PM2h00Nice Cote d'Azur Airport8:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1851One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal8:00 PM20h50Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$671One-way1 transfer
08:00 PM20h44Nice, Gare Thiers4:44 PMMadrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2)$741One-way0 transfers
43498:00 PM20h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$741One-way0 transfers
- IB12186:30 AM2h05Nice Cote d'Azur Airport8:35 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
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031308:10 AM8h19Nice Cote d'Azur Airport4:29 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1901One-way1 transfer- VY1516+031228:10 AM7h34Nice Cote d'Azur Airport3:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Madrid:
A bus is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Madrid costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Madrid costing on average $238 (€192).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 0m.
Bus takes on average 16h 37m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, iryo, SNCF | Intercités to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, Iberia Express, ITA, Pascan Aviation, Brussels Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum.
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