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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £384.
Distance: 491 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£384 Average Price | £94 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Barcelona:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Barcelona costing on average £94.
A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Barcelona costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Coach takes on average 10h 28m.
You'll arrive about 3h 0m sooner (3h 55m by flight vs 6h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £384 compared to roughly £150 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Barcelona from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nice to Barcelona is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Barcelona are Girona, Figueres, Sitges, Tarragona and Lloret de Mar. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Barcelona on Omio.
Girona is known for its colourful riverside houses, medieval lanes and rich Jewish heritage. Its compact old town, crowned by the cathedral, feels both historic and lively, with a strong Catalan food culture.
Figueres is best known as the birthplace of Salvador Dalí and for the striking Teatre-Museu Dalí. Beneath its surreal reputation, it feels like a lively Catalan market city with broad squares and a strong local character.
Sitges is a coastal town in Catalonia known for its beaches, whitewashed streets and lively cultural scene. It mixes Mediterranean ease with modern art heritage, film festivals and a well-known inclusive nightlife.
Tarragona is known for its Roman remains, especially the seaside amphitheatre and the legacy of ancient Tarraco. It also feels distinctly Mediterranean, with a historic centre, beaches and a strong Catalan identity.
Lloret de Mar is a lively Costa Brava resort known for its beaches and nightlife. Behind the seafront buzz, its maritime heritage and gardens give the town a more varied character.
Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Barcelona.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Barcelona:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Barcelona costing on average £94.
A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Barcelona costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Coach takes on average 10h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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