There are 9 ways to get from Spain to Nice by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
4h 21m€34–197Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 8m€105–176Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Nice Airportbus 1922
9h 53m€59–87Drive 660.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Nicecar 660.4 km
6h 20m€108–156Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport
- Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane PMI - NCE
4h 14m€52–178Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MAD - NCE
5h 1m€68–237Fly from Seville Airport
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SVQ - NCE
5h 24m€53–229Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BIQ - NCE
3h 57m€95–289Bus via Albert 1er
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 4m€49–87
Spain to Nice by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Nice is to bus via Albert 1er which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Nice is to bus and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs €95 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Nice. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Nice Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Nice. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Nice Ville via Barcelona-Sants and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Spain and Nice is 521 km. The road distance is 660.4 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Nice without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Spain to Nice, including transfers.
Spain to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Spain to Nice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €30 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 9h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Spain and Nice, France?
Vueling Airlines flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Nice Ville via Barcelona-Sants and Marseille St Charles in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–160
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–200
Flights from Seville Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Seville Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Spain to Nice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Nice is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Spain to Nice.
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