How to get from Nice to Madrid
- 976 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 17h 20m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
17h 20m
direct
Bus
€67
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 17h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 976 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €38, on Wed, Sep 23.
976 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Oct 7 | 17h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €51Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 17h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Oct 717h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€51Omio catalogue, Oct 617h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Madrid: 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.
- 1Nice → Madrid Barajasbus
FlixBus·17h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Nice to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€48November 2026
€33Departures from Nice to Madrid
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:10 and the last at 17:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 17:10
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.
- Bus· 17h 20m€51Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNice-Madrid Barajas, Toulouse-Madrid BarajasBook →
easyJetMilan Malpensa-Toulouse–BlagnacSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nice to Madrid Barajas, about 17h 20m. In total it's roughly €67 over 17h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 17h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nice to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 17:10 and the last at 17:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nice to Madrid?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 17:10 and 17:10.
How far is Madrid from Nice?
About 976 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €67. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nice to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet.
Can you get from Nice to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 17h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Madrid?
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: 6 Oct 2026