There are 6 ways to get from Nice to El Masnou by plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Ocatatrain
5h 6m€35–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona Sants Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
14h 21m€34–50Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain 9730
8h 53m€77–109Bus via Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 25m€36–68Drive 644.5 km
- Drive from Nice to El Masnoucar 644.5 km
6h 11m€100–145Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
7h 35m€74–202
Nice to El Masnou by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to El Masnou is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to El Masnou is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs €35 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to El Masnou. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Av. Joan XXIII - Berguedà via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Gran Via - Roger de Flor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to El Masnou. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Ocata via Marseille St Charles and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Nice and El Masnou is 541 km. The road distance is 644.5 km.
The best way to get from Nice to El Masnou without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Nice to El Masnou, including transfers.
Nice to El Masnou bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to El Masnou train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to El Masnou is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Barcelona - North Bus Station, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and El Masnou, Spain?
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Ocata via Marseille St Charles and Barcelona Sants in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–80
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €22–140
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- rodalies.gencat.cat
Train from Barcelona Sants to Ocata
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/inici/index.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to El Masnou bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Nice to El Masnou train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to El Masnou is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Nice to El Masnou.
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