What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Nice?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Nice is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Nice?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €30 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Nice. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct ferry between Barcelona and Nice?

No, there is no direct ferry from Barcelona to Nice. However, there are services departing from Port de Barcelona and arriving at Port of Nice Lympia via Port of Porto Torres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Nice. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Nice?

The distance between Barcelona and Nice is 522 km. The road distance is 660.4 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Nice without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Nice without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €100 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Nice?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Barcelona to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Nice bus from?

Barcelona to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Nice train from?

Barcelona to Nice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Nice?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 8h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Barcelona to Nice bus arrive?

Barcelona to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.

Where does the Barcelona to Nice train arrive?

Barcelona to Nice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Nice is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Barcelona to Nice.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Nice?

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Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 13162+ hotels available in Nice.

Barcelona to Nice - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Nice by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
4h 22m
€32–155
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
8h 35m
€108–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N708 / ...
10h 59m
€54–103
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Porto Torresferry Esbcn - Itpto
2. Take the ferry from Port of Porto Torres to Port of Nice Lympiaferry Porto Torres - Nice
24h 30m
€81–146
Bus via Marseille
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 19m
€57–103
Drive 660.4 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Nicecar 660.4 km
6h 20m
€104–151

Barcelona to Nice by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 35mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Barcelona, 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-Sants to Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles in around 8h 35m.

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