How to get from Nice to Madrid
- 976 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 05m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 976 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
976 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €38Checked Sep 21 | 2h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €54Omio catalogue, Sep 24 | 17h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€38Checked Sep 212h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€54Omio catalogue, Sep 2417h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nice Côte d'Azur → Madrid–Barajasflight
easyJet·2h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Nice to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€46Departures from Nice to Madrid
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:10 and the last at 17:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Madrid works
Start with a U2 flight from Nice to Madrid, about 2h 5m. In total it's roughly €38 over 2h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Nice to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 17:10 and the last at 17:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nice to Madrid?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 17:10 and 17:10.
How far is Madrid from Nice?
About 976 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €38 to €67. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Nice to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 05m.
How long is the flight from Nice to Madrid?
About 2h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Nice and Madrid?
Nice is NCE and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written NCE to MAD.
Which operators run Nice to Madrid?
On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: easyJet
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026