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We usually find around 36 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 34 departures.

How long does it take to travel from Nice to Barcelona?

The Nice to Barcelona train travel takes about 8 hours and 2 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Nice to Barcelona train times and schedule?

If you’re travelling on a weekday, you’ll find the earliest train to Barcelona leaving Nice at around 05:19 and the last train leaving at around 20:23.
At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Nice at around 06:23, with the final departure at 20:23.

How much is the train ticket from Nice to Barcelona?

The cheapest tickets we’ve found for trains from Nice to Barcelona are €111.39.

If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around €170. The cost is usually the same if booking is done 7 days in advance.
Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it’s worth booking ahead of time if you can, or check our special offers and deals.

When should you book your train tickets from Nice to Barcelona?

Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 6 months in advance.
If booking is not yet open for your travel dates, you can set a booking alert and you’ll receive an email as soon as the cheapest tickets are released for your train journey.

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Which train companies operate between Nice and Barcelona?

More than one train company operates on the route from Nice to Barcelona, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

• AVE
• FS100
• Intercités
• RENFE-SNCF
• Renfe-SNCF
• TER
• TGV
• Train Express Regional

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

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Cheap train tickets Nice Barcelona

What is the price of a train ticket from Nice to Barcelona?

To take advantage of the best rates, remember to book in advance. Get a good deal by selecting the departure date and time with the most advantageous fares. In the low price section, you can create an alert to be kept informed of our best offers.

How long is a train journey from Nice to Barcelona?

By train, count on average 08h56 to make the trip from Nice to Barcelona. Every day, you can take one of the 2 trains which run the trip Nice – Barcelona.

What time is the first and last train from Nice to Barcelona?

Leave Nice with the first train at 08h35. The last train Nice – Barcelona leaves the platform at 12h02.

What are the railway companies operate the Nice – Barcelona trains?

You have the option of traveling on an TER, Intercités, TGV INOUI from/to Spain, TGV inOUI from Nice to Barcelona.

What services are available on board?

If you choose Intercités, you can enjoy a Viennese Pastry/Croissant breakfast for 3,90 euros. For the gastronomes among you, you will love the 5,90 euros formula and its fruit juice.

If you travel by TGV Inoui, let yourself be tempted by 1st class. With its rows of 3 seats instead of 4, much more legroom, a wider seat and backrest, the 1st class of your TGV Inoui has been designed for your comfort and serenity.

On board your TGV INOUI to Spain, get in touch directly with the Franco-Spanish agents who will accompany you during your trip with Renfe.

How to buy a cheap Nice – Barcelona train ticket?

The price of a Nice – Barcelona ticket varies according to many factors: discount cards, SNCF season tickets, the journey dates, the train company…

Nice – Barcelona Train Ticket Prices

For cheap train tickets from Nice to Barcelona, it’s worth taking a look at the many options offered by SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and passes (Avantage cards, Forfait National pass, Liberté card, MAX pass), Prem’s tickets (TGV INOUI & INTERCITÉS), Interrail pass, etc.Some discounts only apply when you book a round trip from Nice to Barcelona with your discount card or pass. Depending on the train company, you can also choose between different classes to travel from Nice to Barcelona at the best price.

Special Fares for Nice – Barcelona

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Last-Minute Nice – Barcelona Trains

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Nice – Barcelona tickets and compare prices over the next 5 to 7 days at a glance. Depending on the train company, however, you can actually lock down your train tickets months in advance. When sales open several times a year, tickets are released for trains over the coming months. Depending on the dates and train company, our price freeze service allows you to reserve your seats at the price shown for a specific period, and pay for your seats before it elapses.

Direct Nice – Barcelona Trains

For your trip to Barcelona, if there is a direct train available from Nice, you will see the word “Direct” below your search results. Trains with connections are marked “Connection”. However, direct trains are not necessarily cheaper, as there are many factors to take into consideration.

Companies serving Nice – Barcelona

If you’re travelling from Nice to Barcelona, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

• TER

• Intercités

• TGV inOUI

Travel from Nice to Barcelona with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France’s 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER’s regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Nice to Barcelona with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you’re travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Nice to Barcelona on an extremely comfy train – perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Nice to Barcelona: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Nice to Barcelona by train from €18.

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Nice (France) – Irun (Spain) – Barcelona (Spain)

The route includes several transfers. You need to buy more than one ticket.

2a Traveling from Nice (France) to Irun (Spain)

To travel by train from France to Spain, first take one of the direct high-speed trains from France (Paris) or southern France (Marseille) to Barcelona. There you change your destination in Spain.

Another option is to cross the border at Irun/Henday and continue to your destination in Spain. Some routes pass through Latour-de-Carol.

Find train schedules, ticket prices and the best routes through the provided booking links.

In some cases it is necessary to buy two tickets. One from France to Barcelona (Spain) and the second from Barcelona to your destination in Spain. Book early to receive discounts and economical rates.

Where to buy a train ticket Nice – Irun?

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Useful links

types of trains: Types of trains on this route
Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) / TGV Elipsos France – Spain (TGV Elipsos)

railway company:
français / RENFE Renfe Operadora

rail: popular routes among users
Irun – Nice / Paris – Barcelona / Paris – Madrid / Paris – San Sebastian / Paris – Seville / Paris – Valencia / Bordeaux – Madrid / Marseille – Barcelona / Marmande – Madrid / Toulouse – Barcelona / Lyon – Barcelona

find the train timetable: Online timetable, where you can find up-to-date information on routes.
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2b Traveling from Irun (Spain) to Barcelona (Spain)

To travel by train in Spain, book your tickets using the links below or buy your ticket at the station. It is more profitable to buy tickets in advance: at special fares, the cost of tickets is significantly lower. In the high season, tickets can be completely sold out, especially on weekends and on routes where trains run quite infrequently. Night and high-speed AVE trains run between some cities.

Where can I buy a train ticket from Irun to Barcelona?

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types of trains: Types of trains on this route
Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) / Alvia (ALVIA) / Media Distancia (MD) / Cercanias (CER) / EuskoTren (EUSKO) / TGV Elipsos France – Spain (TGV Elipsos)

night train: Possible night trains.
TH 332 Madrid – Lisbon / TH 313 Hendaye – Lisbon / HOT 922 Barcelona – A Coruña / TH 751 Madrid – Ferrol

bus: Useful bus connections.
Lloret de Mar – Blanes / Seville – Faro

ferry: Useful ferry connections.
Barcelona – Civitavecchia / Algeciras – Tangier / Barcelona – Ibiza / Barcelona – Palma de Mallorca0011

rail connection: popular routes among users
Barcelona – Irun / Barcelona – Madrid / Barcelona – San Sebastian / Barcelona – Santiago de Compostela / Barcelona – Seville / Barcelona – Algeciras / Madrid – Barcelona / Madrid – Seville / Madrid – Santiago de Compostela / Sevilla – Santiago de Compostela / Sevilla – Barcelona

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How to get from Nice to Barcelona

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Airplane

Travel time 25 min. Distance 6 km.

Carrier: Zou! Alpes Maritimes.

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Get off at Aéroport Terminal 2.

Fly to Nice (NCE) from Barcelona Airport (BCN).

Travel time 1 h 15 min. Fares from €20

Carrier: Vueling Airlines.

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🚖 Find a cheap taxi

Get off at Barcelona (BCN).

581 m walk from Barcelona (BCN) to Aeroport – Terminal B.

Travel time 6 min. Distance 581 m.

Get off at Aeroport – Terminal B.

Take the Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona bus at the Aeroport – Terminal B stop.

Travel time 27 min. Fare from €4 Distance 12 km.

Carrier: Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona.

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Get off at Gran Via – Comte Borrell.

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Bus

Take the FlixBus bus at the Nice stop.

Travel time 9 h 5 min. Fare from €30 Distance 676 km.

Carrier: FlixBus.

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Get off at Barcelona.

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Train

Take the Nice Ville train at the TGV inOui station.

Travel time 2 hours 31 minutes Fare from €70 Distance 222 km.

Carrier: TGV inOui.

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Get off at Marseille St Charles.

Take the Marseille St Charles train at the SNCF station.

On the way 3 hours 7 minutes Fare from €30 Distance 273 km.

Carrier: SNCF.

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Get off at Narbonne.

Take the Narbonne train at Renfe SNCF station.

Travel time 2 hours 2 minutes Fare from €35 Distance 246 km.

Carrier: Renfe SNCF.

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Get off at Barcelona-Sants.

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Bus

On the way 27 min. Distance 7 km.

Carrier: Zou! Alpes Maritimes.

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Get off at Aéroport Terminal 2.

Take the Blablabus bus at the Nice-Airport T2 stop.

Travel time 8 hours 50 minutes Fare from €20 Distance 700 km.

Carrier: Blablabus.

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Get off at Barcelona Nord – Bus Station.

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Train, bus

Take the Aéroport Terminal 2 train at the TGV inOui station.

Travel time 2 hours 31 minutes Fare from €70 Distance 14 m.

Carrier: TGV inOui.

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Get off at Nice (NCE).

Take the ALSA bus at the Marsella stop.

Travel time 6 hours 30 minutes Fare from €30 Distance 417 km.

Carrier: ALSA.

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Get off at Figueres.

Take the Figueras train at the Renfe Viajeros station.

Travel time 2 hours 5 minutes Fare from €12 Distance 139 km.

Carrier: Renfe Viajeros.

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Get off at Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia.

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By car

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Travel time 6 hours 18 minutes Distance 663 km.

Get off at Barcelona.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Barcelona is by bus. The trip will cost approximately €22. Travel time will be 10 hours 17 minutes.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Barcelona?

Air travel is the fastest way to get from Nice to Barcelona. Tickets cost around €26. The trip will take 4 hours 17 minutes.

How far is it between Nice and Barcelona?

The distance between Nice and Barcelona by road is 663 km, which is approximately 6 hours and 18 minutes.