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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Nice takes 17h 16m and the fastest train takes 11h 56m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Nice. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 16m
Duration
1,378 km
Distance
€225
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Nice train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Nice. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 12:41 PM which arrives into Nice at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 17h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express Régionales19h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express Régionales19h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express Régionales19h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express Régionales19h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express Régionales11h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosZou! Lignes Express Régionales11h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Nice? 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: 17h 16m

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

You can take a train from Sol to Nice-Ville via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Marseille St Charles, and Marseille-Saint-Charles in around 13h 14m.

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