How to get from Madrid to Nice

Travel between Madrid, Spain and Nice, France is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Spain enter France?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Nice from Madrid?

Conditions of entry into France:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Nice, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 26/05/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Nice from Madrid.

The current restriction level for returning to Madrid, Spain from France is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Madrid, Spain from Nice, France?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Madrid from Nice?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health screen upon arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

Which rules do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 26/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Madrid from Nice here.

You can travel from Madrid to Nice 2 different ways: coach or flight.

The cheapest way from Madrid to Nice is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £88 compared to other travel options to Nice:

A coach journey is usually £2 less than a journey to Nice by plane, which costs on average £89 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Nice from Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 50 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 17 h   of travel time.

Nice is approximately 605 miles (975 km) away from Madrid.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Nice:

• Coaches most often depart from Madrid at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Nice at Nice, Aéroport Terminal 2.
• Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Nice by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Flixbus from Madrid to Nice for £88 on Omio.
• Vueling can get you to Nice by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling from Madrid to Nice for £89 on Omio.

When planning your trip from Madrid to Nice, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets cost on average £88 one way.
• Plane tickets are costing £89 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Nice from Madrid online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.