How to get from Barcelona to Nice
- 491 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 15m
- 19 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 15m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Nice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 491 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
491 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €24Checked Oct 7 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 8 | 8h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€24Checked Oct 71h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 88h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Nice: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Nicebus
FlixBus·8h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Nice
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 21:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 00:50 | 21:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 9 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:50
- 01:50
- 02:50
- 05:45
- 06:45
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 14:15
- 15:15
- 16:35
- 17:20
- 18:55
- 19:25
- 19:55
- 20:25
- 20:35
- 20:55
- 21:10
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:55
- 08:15
- 09:00
- 09:35
- 10:00
- 10:35
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 23:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Nice works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Barcelona to Nice, about 8h 15m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Nice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Nice?
The most useful route takes about 8h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Nice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 21:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Nice?
19 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 21:10.
How far is Nice from Barcelona?
About 491 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Nice cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Barcelona to Nice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Barcelona to Nice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Nice?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026