4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Nice
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€166
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€170
Fastest journey on Sep 12
12 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
14 h 16 m
Trains on Sep 12
5
Distance
976 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €166.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Nice without transferring at least 3 times.
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970411:22 AM12h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1661One-way3 transfers- 06011+4663+9704+174979:57 AM13h30Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1671One-way3 transfers
- 06081+4663+17497+97048:22 AM15h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1711One-way3 transfers
- 06071+4663+9704+174977:22 AM16h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1711One-way3 transfers
- 06281+4663+17497+97048:50 AM14h37Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1761One-way3 transfers
- 06111+4663+17497+970411:22 AM12h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1661One-way3 transfers
- 06011+4663+9704+174979:57 AM13h30Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1671One-way3 transfers
- 06281+4663+17497+97048:50 AM14h37Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1761One-way3 transfers
- 06081+4663+17497+97048:22 AM15h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1711One-way3 transfers
- 06071+4663+9704+174977:22 AM16h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:27 PMNice Saint-Augustin€1711One-way3 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 an average ticket price of €60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, while a flight costs an average of €181.
Distance: 976 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€160 Average price | €181 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest | €204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 17m Average total duration 18h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nice:
A bus is €100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nice costing on average €160.
A bus is €121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nice costing on average €181.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 47m.
Live departures
Madrid to Nice train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Nice trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:50 PM Madrid | 24h14 | 1:04 PM Nice | 1 transfer | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SNCF | TGV INOUI, but also compare tickets for the likes of iryo, SNCF | Intercités or Renfe Viajeros to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Nice.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Nice
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Trains from Madrid to Nice run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €160 but you can travel from only €40 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 976 km distance in 24h 14m.
Distance 976 km |
Average train duration 10h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €160 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 24h 14m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 7:25 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, iryo, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Nice trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, iryo, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Madrid and Nice from €40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Nice
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