THE SHORT VERSION
Nice to Madrid at a glance.
- From
- Nice
- To
- Madrid
- Road distance
- About 1250 km
- Straight line
- 976 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~13 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Madrid to Nice →
- Border
- France → Spain. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Nice
Nice is the main city of the French Riviera, with coaches along the coast to Marseille and Italy and into the Alps. Long-distance stops vary by operator, including the airport and city stops.
- Nice Airport and city stops
Long-distance coaches call at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and city stops; check your ticket for the exact one. - Regional bus links
Zou! regional buses run along the coast to Cannes and Monaco.
Arriving in Madrid
Both stations are on the metro (Méndez Álvaro on line 6; Avenida de América on lines 4, 6, 7 and 9).
- Estación Sur de Autobuses
Méndez Álvaro, 1 km south-east of Atocha. International routes and routes to the south and west, including Lisbon. - Avenida de América
2 km north-east of the centre. Routes to the north, such as Barcelona and Bilbao.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Some buses also call at Madrid-Barajas airport.
KEEP GOING
From Madrid, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Madrid
More buses from Nice
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Nice from Madrid by road?+
About 1250 km by road (976 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Nice to Madrid take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 13 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Nice?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Nice include Nice Airport and city stops, Regional bus links, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Madrid to Nice?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Madrid to Nice guide.
Where does the bus from Nice arrive in Madrid?+
It depends on the operator. In Madrid, services use Estación Sur de Autobuses, Avenida de América. Both stations are on the metro (Méndez Álvaro on line 6; Avenida de América on lines 4, 6, 7 and 9).
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Madrid?+
Both stations are on the metro (Méndez Álvaro on line 6; Avenida de América on lines 4, 6, 7 and 9).
What kind of bus runs from Nice to Madrid?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Nice to Madrid bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Madrid by bus?+
Direct buses from Madrid include Valencia, Seville, Porto, Barcelona, Lisbon and more. See all connections on our Madrid bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Nice to Madrid?+
France and Spain are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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