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Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Madrid takes 20h 45m and the fastest train takes 19h 1m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Nice to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 45m
Duration
1,378 km
Distance
€236
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Nice to Madrid train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Nice and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Nice is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Madrid at 4:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Marseille-Saint-Charles and take an average of 20h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias19h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias19h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias22h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nice to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,377.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 45m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Sol via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías in around 11h 58m.

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