The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Nice
Cheapest price
€54
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Nice will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
Of the 3 buses that leave Barcelona for Nice on Tue, Nov 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct buses cover the 491 km distance in an average of 11 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest buses will take 13 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 491 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€57 Average price Cheapest | €302 Average price | €182 Average price |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Nice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Nice buses for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3136 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h55 | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h45 | 6:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h05 | 6:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4732 | 3:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h35 | 12:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h50 | 5:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h25 | 4:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h40 | 11:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Nice
Buses from Barcelona to Nice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:29, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 491 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 491 km |
Average bus duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 00:29 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Nice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Barcelona, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0). When arriving in Nice, you can end your trip in coach stations like Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), Nice, Gare Routière Vauban and Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Nice
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Terminal (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside Terminal 1, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
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