The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Nice
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Nice will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 16 buses that leave Barcelona for Nice every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 491 km distance in an average of 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Barcelona to Nice
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 491 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £137 Average Price | £123 Average Price |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Nice bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Nice coaches for today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 06:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h55 | 17:40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
4734 | 08:35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h40 | 18:15 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h05 | 18:50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
93130 · 50591 | 10:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h55 | 21:55 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
93118 · 5867 | 11:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h50 | 22:50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 12h10 | 01:45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h30 | 01:45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 10h10 | 04:40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 10h35 | 05:05 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h25 | 04:40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h50 | 05:05 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:20 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 12h00 | 09:20 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1 change | |
3182 | 22:55 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h45 | 08:40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 01:50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h40 | 11:30 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs BlaBlaCar Bus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Ourbus or Alsa to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Nice.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Ourbus or Alsa to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Nice.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Nice
Buses from Barcelona to Nice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 491 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 491 km |
Average bus duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, ZOU!, AVE from Barcelona to NiceYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Nice with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, ZOU!, AVE for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Barcelona to Nice coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Nice by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- 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.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- 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).
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- AVE
- Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Nice
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Terminal (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside Terminal 1, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
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