How much does a bus ticket from Madrid to Nice cost?

The bus ticket price from Madrid to Nice starts at US$66. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Nice is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Nice?

The average travel time between Madrid and Nice is around 20h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 977 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Madrid and Nice?

The number of buses from Madrid to Nice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Nice by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Nice?

When taking the bus from Madrid to Nice, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Nice?

Buses travelling between Madrid and Nice leave from Madrid-Barajas Airport or Estación Sur and arrive at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur, Nice Airport, Avenue Félix Faure.

Bus Madrid to Nice from US$61 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Madrid to Nice on 30 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:00	Estación Sur	20h 45m	19:45	Nice Aeroport	Cheapest
20:50	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	18h 30m	15:20	Nice - Airport T1	Fastest
20:30	Estación Sur	18h 50m	15:20	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
23:00	Estación Sur	20h 45m	19:45	Nice Aeroport	No tags
23:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	20h 15m	19:45	Nice Aeroport	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Nice on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:35	Estación Sur	20h 30m	05:05	Nice - Airport T1	Cheapest
19:05	Madrid (South)	17h 25m	12:30	Nice - Airport T1	Fastest
06:30	Estación Sur	19h 5m	01:35	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
23:00	Estación Sur	20h 45m	19:45	Nice Aeroport	No tags
20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d	21:15	Nice - Airport T1	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Nice on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	19h 31m	19:45	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	Cheapest
20:50	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	18h 30m	15:20	Nice - Airport T1	Fastest
06:30	Estación Sur	19h 5m	01:35	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	19h 31m	19:45	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags
20:30	Estación Sur	18h 50m	15:20	Nice - Airport T1	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Nice on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:00	Estación Sur	20h 45m	19:45	Nice Aeroport	Cheapest
19:05	Madrid (South)	17h 25m	12:30	Nice - Airport T1	Fastest
06:30	Estación Sur	19h 5m	01:35	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
23:00	Estación Sur	20h 45m	19:45	Nice Aeroport	No tags
20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d	21:15	Nice - Airport T1	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Nice on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	19h 31m	19:45	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	Cheapest
19:05	Madrid (South)	17h 25m	12:30	Nice - Airport T1	Fastest
06:30	Estación Sur	19h 5m	01:35	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	19h 31m	19:45	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags
12:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	1d 19h	08:10	Nice - Airport T1	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Madrid to Nice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nice. The journey takes about 13 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

13h 40mAverage duration

976 kmDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$66 - US$246	Average duration20h 15m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$82 - US$82	Average duration13h 40m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Bus Madrid to Nice: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$126

Average bus trip duration20h 15m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure00:14

Distance969 km

Latest bus departure23:30

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 115 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 065 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560 615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 936 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.6

WiFi0.8

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Madrid to Nice Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Nice?

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Estación Sur

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Nice

A - Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur

B - Nice Airport

C - Avenue Félix Faure

D - Gare Routière de Nice - Paillon

E - Gare de Nice-Lindbergh

F - Nice (Gare internationale)

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - Nice

How much does a bus ticket from Madrid to Nice cost?
The bus ticket price from Madrid to Nice starts at US$66. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Nice is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Nice?
The average travel time between Madrid and Nice is around 20h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 977 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Madrid and Nice?
The number of buses from Madrid to Nice can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Nice by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Nice?
When taking the bus from Madrid to Nice, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Nice?
Buses travelling between Madrid and Nice leave from Madrid-Barajas Airport or Estación Sur and arrive at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur, Nice Airport, Avenue Félix Faure.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/10

US$81

29/10

US$81

Today

US$83

31/10

US$90

01/11

US$83

02/11

US$91

03/11

US$65

04/11

US$78

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Nice was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of US$65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Nice as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$65 to US$207 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Nice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$65, which is on 2025-11-03.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Madrid and Nice!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Madrid to Nice, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Madrid to Nice will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Madrid to Nice, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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