The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£149
Average price
£149
Fastest journey
8 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Barcelona will cost around £149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £149.
To travel from Nice to Barcelona you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Nice to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nice to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 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 £28, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 491 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£144 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Nice to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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17480+ 4764+ 9715 | On time 11:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 8h58 | 20:29 Barcelona Sants | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice to Barcelona
Trains from Nice to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 491 km distance in 7h 57m.
Distance 491 km |
Average train duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 57m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, AVE, SNCF TER, ZOU!, SNCF from Nice to Barcelona trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, AVE, SNCF TER, ZOU!, SNCF trains will get you between Nice and Barcelona from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nice to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Barcelona by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nice and Barcelona
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- Agora
- PAUL
- Sushi Side
- Factory Donuts
- Deli & Cia
- Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
- Hotel Trocadero
- Ibis Nice Centre Gare
- Hotel Belle Meuniere
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Located in the station main hall.
- Bus lines: Ligne d'Azur
- Tram lines: 1
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, TER PACA 3, TER PACA 4, TER PACA 5, TER PACA 6, Russian Railways
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several public parking options.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- 118 places, 50 covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two main platforms for regional trains.
- Tramway: Line 2, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Nice Central Station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Le Millésime
- La Roustide
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Apogia Nice
- Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port
- 200 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tramway: Line 1 nearby
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available nearby, but details are not specified.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Line 603
- Tramway: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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