The cheapest and fastest buses from Nice to Madrid
- Cheapest price on Nov 07
- €53
- Average ticket price on Nov 07
- €96
- Fastest journey on Nov 07
- 17 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 07
- 19 h 24 m
- Buses on Nov 07
- 10
- Distance
- 976 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Madrid will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
On Sat, Nov 07, we found 10 buses from Nice to Madrid, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 976 km distance in an average of 19 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 20 m .
On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 20 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.
FlixBus5:10 PM 17h20 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
50590 · 31862:30 PM 19h25 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal8:00 PM 20h45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
43498:00 PM 20h45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €65 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:00 PM 21h00 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €65 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM 17h20 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM 19h25 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €110 1 One-way 1 transfer
50590 · 31862:30 PM 19h25 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal8:45 PM 20h05 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 4:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal8:00 PM 20h45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nice to Madrid
Buses from Nice to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 21h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €31 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 976 km distance in 16h 10m.
Distance 976 km |
Average bus duration 21h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 16h 10m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Nice to Madrid trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nice to Madrid.
Live departures
Nice to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Madrid buses for today, Friday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 4:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 18h55 | 11:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 27h55 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h00 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
50590 · 3186 | 2:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 19h25 | 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 17h20 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 37h00 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
4704 · 54153 | 6:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 19h35 | 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 21h00 | 5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h45 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
4349 | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h45 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 20h05 | 4:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 33h20 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Infobus, Internorte from Nice to MadridYou can travel by bus between Nice to Madrid with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Infobus, Internorte for as low as €31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Nice and Madrid
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- 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.
FAQs: Bus from Nice to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nice to Madrid
Most Nice to Madrid buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Nice and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Nice station do buses to Madrid leave from?
Getting to Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) from Nice city centre
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) bus station facilities and services
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur from Nice city centre
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur bus station facilities and services
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: There are several restaurants and cafes in the terminals.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
WiFi is available throughout the terminals. ATMs are aTMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: The airport is accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
Getting to Nice, Gare Routière Vauban from Nice city centre
Which Madrid station do buses from Nice arrive at?
Getting to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Getting to Madrid, Avenida de América from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
Bus stations for Nice to Madrid
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