There are 5 ways to get from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cannes to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain 9730
7h 49m€145–252Fly
cheapest- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
4h 50m€39–167Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 12m€62–112Drive 642.1 km
- Drive from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelonacar 642.1 km
6h 14m€102–147Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Barcelonabus FlixBus N708
12h 33m€67–112
Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €35 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Sophie Laffitte and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Sophia Antipolis and Barcelona is 731 km. The road distance is 642.1 km.
The best way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona, including transfers.
Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Cannes station.
The best way to get from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 11h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Sophia Antipolis, France and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a vehicle from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona-Sants via Cannes and Marseille St Charles in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 9h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Cannes to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Cannes to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nice Airport to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Sophia Antipolis to Barcelona.
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