The cheapest and fastest buses from Nice to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 3 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Barcelona will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 12 buses that leave Nice for Barcelona on Mon, Nov 10, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 10 the direct buses cover the 491 km distance in an average of 9 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Mon, Nov 10 the slowest buses will take 9 h 45 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Barcelona 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 3h 5m. 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 train costs an average of €89.
Distance: 491 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price | €155 Average price |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m 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
Nice to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Barcelona buses for today, Sunday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 8h40 | 8:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h15 | 8:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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4731 | 3:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h50 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
5866 · 4821 | 6:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h00 | 4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 5:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3135 | 9:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h55 | 7:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
4733 | 11:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 8:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h10 | 10:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h45 | 1:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h30 | 3:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h55 | 5:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3183 | 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h50 | 5:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nice to Barcelona
Buses from Nice to Barcelona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 50m.
Distance 491 km |
Average bus duration 9h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 00:29 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Nice to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Nice to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nice to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Nice, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), Nice, Gare Routière Vauban and Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2). When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your route in coach stations like 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).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), which is located around 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nice to Barcelona
- 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
- 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
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