There are 4 ways to get from Monte Carlo to Barcelona by train, plane, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train, fly • 4h 46m
3 alternative options
Train • 8h 42m
Bus • 10h 6m
Drive • 6h 32m
Monte Carlo to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monte Carlo to Barcelona is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Monte Carlo to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €35 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Monte Carlo to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Spelugues Fairmont and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Monte Carlo to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Monaco Monte Carlo and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Nice-Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Monte Carlo and Barcelona is 536 km. The road distance is 685.3 km.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Monte Carlo to Barcelona, including transfers.
Monte Carlo to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Monte Carlo to Barcelona train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Barcelona is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 6m.
- Distance: 536.2 km
- Duration: 4h 46m
What companies run services between Monte Carlo, Monaco and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Monte Carlo to Barcelona via Nice Ville, Nice-Ville, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nice Airport to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50 - €70 and the journey takes 8h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nice to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €230
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
Flights from Nice to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Monaco Monte Carlo to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €6
- Rail 1st Class
- €5 - €8
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Nice Airport to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Nice - Airport T1 to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Monte Carlo to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Monte Carlo to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monte Carlo to Barcelona is 685 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Monte Carlo to Barcelona.
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