How to travel from Nice to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Nice and Madrid is around 983km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Madrid by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated byIberia+ 4 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)

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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,251km (778 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Nice to Madrid by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Nice and Madrid is around 983km (611 miles).

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Nice and Madrid by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Madrid is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Madrid. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nice and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 10h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Madrid. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Nice and Madrid. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Madrid. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Madrid with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Swiss Airways and easyJet fly between Nice and Madrid. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Nice to Madrid typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD).

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Madrid. The distance is around 1,251km (778 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Madrid is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Nice to Madrid

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Madrid

Transport options from Nice to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€135($135)
every 15 mins983km (611 miles)
Train
10h 20m
€165($165)
6 times a week1,375km (854 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 50m
€72($72)
4 times a week1,327km (825 miles)
Bus to Madrid21hrs
€130($130)
once daily1,406km (874 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
€230($230)
on demand1,251km (778 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Madrid

Airports near Madrid

The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid