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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Nice

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€69

Average price

€107

Fastest journey

17 h 25 m

Average duration

19 h 58 m

Buses per day

Distance

976 km

Cheap tickets

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 €107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €69.

Fast buses

Of the 17 buses that leave Madrid for Nice on Thu, Jul 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 976 km distance in an average of 19 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 25 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 22 h 35 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.

3167 · 4705

08:30PM18h50

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

03:20PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)

€691One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus

07:05PM17h25

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

12:30PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)

€751One-way

0 transfers

Normal

11:00PM20h44

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

07:44PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur

€781One-way

0 transfers

Normal

11:30PM20h14

Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)

07:44PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur

€781One-way

0 transfers

4822 · 51047

06:30AM22h35

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

05:05AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)

€811One-way

1 transfer

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 €50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 €50, and a flight costs an average of €43.

Distance: 976 km

Compare bus with

Bus	Most popular Flight	Train
€86 Average price Cheapest	€257 Average price	€167 Average price
19h 3m Average total duration 18h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions	2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions	0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Madrid to Nice bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16

Last updated at 4:46 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
34152 · 51047	6:35 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	20h30	3:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	1 transfer
3142 · 50757	11:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	22h35	9:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	1:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	23h25	1:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	1:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	23h05	12:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	1:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	22h50	12:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	2 transfers
FlixBus	5:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	17h25	10:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	0 transfersDirect
3167 · 4705	6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	18h50	1:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	6:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	24h25	7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	2 transfers
3160 · 50889	8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	23h00	7:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	1 transfer
Normal	9:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	20h44	5:44 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur	0 transfersDirect
Normal	9:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	20h14	5:44 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	25h30	11:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	30h20	4:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	10:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	24h35	11:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	11:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	29h00	4:05 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban	2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	11:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	24h10	11:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	2 transfers
Thursday, July 17
4822 · 51047	4:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	22h35	3:05 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Nice

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Buses from Madrid to Nice run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €43 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €43

Distance

976 km

Average bus duration

18h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

€50

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

17h 15m

First bus

00:14

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €43

Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus Madrid to Nice

Travel between Madrid and Nice from €40 with Omio’s coach partners Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Madrid to Nice coach information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 20 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: €40

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Nice coach information:

Average Duration: 18 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: €50

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Madrid to Nice coach information:

Average Duration: 17 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: €87
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Nice

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Nice with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Nice.

Cheap coach tickets from Madrid to Nice can start from as little as €40 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Madrid to Nice is €88; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Madrid to Nice is 17 h 15 min to travel the 976 km long journey, with around there are 7 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Madrid to Nice leaves at 08: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Madrid to Nice leaves at 22: 30.

Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Madrid to Nice with Alsa or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the trip from Madrid to Nice you can take a coach with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar or Infobus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Madrid and Nice on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Madrid, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. When arriving in Nice, you can end your route in coach stations like Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 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.

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Nice by coach is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Nice including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Madrid to Nice has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Madrid to Nice.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Madrid to Nice.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Madrid to Nice.

No, luggage for the coach from Madrid to Nice needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Madrid to Nice.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Madrid to Nice.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Madrid to Nice.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Madrid to Nice.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Madrid to Nice

Madrid

Nice

The major bus station for departures in Madrid is Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses for your trip from Madrid to Nice.

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