How to get from Nice to Barcelona
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 | €32Checked Sep 9 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €102Reading date not recorded | 11h 06m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €35Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€32Checked Sep 91h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€102Reading date not recorded11h 06m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€35Omio catalogue, Sep 98h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Barcelona: 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 Côte d'Azur → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Nice to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€66October 2026
€29Departures from Nice to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 00:30 | 23:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 9 | 04:10 | 21:45 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingNice Côte d'Azur-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusNice-Barcelona, Nice-MarseilleBook →
RenfeMarseille-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Barcelona works
Start with a Vueling flight from Nice to Barcelona, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €32 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Barcelona from Nice?
About 491 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Barcelona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €32. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Nice to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Nice to Barcelona?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Nice and Barcelona?
Nice is NCE and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written NCE to BCN.
Which operators run Nice to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, Renfe.
Can you get from Nice to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Barcelona?
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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