There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, 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- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
4h 39m€34–169Train
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain Sud_Iv15
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain 9730
8h 11m€111–221Bus
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Barcelonabus FlixBus N708 / ...
11h 40m€62–122Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Nice to Barcelone660.2 km
7h 45m€46Drive 661.7 km
- Drive from Nice to Barcelonacar 661.7 km
6h 27m€104–150
Nice to Barcelona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €46 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Barcelona via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Nice and Barcelona is 521 km. The road distance is 661.7 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Nice to Barcelona, including transfers.
Nice to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Barcelona train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and easyJet fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Barcelona-Sants via Marseille-Saint-Charles and Marseille St Charles in around 8h 11m.
- 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
- €110–210
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice Airport to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Nice to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €46
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.
Nice to Barcelona train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Barcelona is 662 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Nice to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















