Travel from Nice to Barcelona

Direct flights connecting Nice and Barcelona with a low-cost carrier.

Vueling operates frequent direct flights from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Prices can vary significantly based on booking time and demand. Barcelona-El Prat Airport has two main terminals (T1 and T2), with Vueling typically operating from Terminal 1. Free shuttle buses connect the terminals.

Direct flights between Nice and Barcelona offered by a popular low-cost airline.

easyJet offers direct services from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Like most low-cost carriers, baggage allowance and other services are often extra. easyJet flights typically operate from Terminal 2 at Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Connecting flights available through major European hubs, offering a full-service experience.

Air France provides flights from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), typically involving a layover in cities like Paris. Services offer a more comprehensive travel experience.

Intercity and high-speed train services connecting Nice and Barcelona, typically with at least one transfer.

The journey usually requires at least one change, often at Marseille Saint-Charles. Travelers will primarily use SNCF (including TGV INOUI) for the French leg and Renfe (such as AVE trains) for the Spanish leg. The main departure station in Nice is Nice-Ville, and the arrival station in Barcelona is Barcelona Sants. Barcelona Sants is a major transport hub with excellent metro connections to the city center.

Affordable long-distance bus services with direct routes between Nice and Barcelona.

FlixBus offers several daily connections, some of which are direct. Buses typically depart from Nice (often near the airport or central bus stations) and arrive at Barcelona Nord Bus Station or Barcelona Sants Bus Station. Amenities often include free Wi-Fi and power sockets.

Coach services offering direct and indirect routes between Nice and Barcelona.

BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections from Nice to Barcelona, with options for both direct and indirect routes. Departure points in Nice may vary, and arrival in Barcelona is usually at Barcelona Nord or Barcelona Sants. Booking in advance can often secure better prices.

Driving from Nice to Barcelona offers flexibility to explore the French and Spanish coastlines.

The total road distance is approximately 660-670 km. The route predominantly uses motorways (e.g., A8 in France, AP-7 in Spain), which are toll roads (péages in France, autopistas in Spain). Fuel costs are estimates and depend on vehicle efficiency and current fuel prices in France and Spain (typically around EUR 1.60-1.90 per liter for unleaded petrol). Border crossings between France and Spain are typically seamless within the Schengen Area.