The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Nice
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€112
Fastest journey
17 h 25 m
Average duration
19 h 5 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
976 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Nice will cost around €112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 15 buses that leave Madrid for Nice on Sat, Jun 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 976 km distance in an average of 19 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 20 h 15 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.
Normal · Normal3:15 PM18h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€391One-way1 transfer
11:00 PM20h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:45 PMNice€551One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 PM20h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:45 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€631One-way0 transfers
Normal11:30 PM20h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:45 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€631One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM20h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:45 PMNice€701One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM17h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:30 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€1341One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal3:15 PM18h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€391One-way1 transfer
4822 · 47326:30 AM19h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:35 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)€711One-way1 transfer
Normal11:30 PM20h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:45 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur€631One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM20h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:45 PMNice€701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Nice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €29.
Distance: 976 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€67 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price | €160 Average price |
19h 24m Average total duration 18h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Madrid to Nice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Nice buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4822 · 4732 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 19h05 | 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h25 | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h15 | 3:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 24h40 | 4:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 22h55 | 2:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h25 | 12:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3187 · 3136 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 21h40 | 6:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 24h40 | 9:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 20h45 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 20h45 | 7:45 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h15 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h15 | 7:45 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h50 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 23h26 | 11:25 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 31h06 | 7:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Nice
Buses from Madrid to Nice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 18h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €29 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 976 km distance in 17h 25m.
Distance 976 km |
Average bus duration 18h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 25m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to NiceYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Nice with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar for as low as €29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Nice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Gipsyy
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Nice
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 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
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