How do you get to Nice?
Getting There7.3/10Easier to reach than about 70% of cities
- Main airport
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: nice.aeroport.fr, univ-cotedazur.eu
Good to know
Good to Know
- Tram Line 2 is the best value for airport transfers from Nice city center: €1.70, direct route, free terminal-to-terminal transfers, and operates until 2 AM on Sunday mornings.
- Saint-Augustin train station (7-minute walk from Terminal 1) offers a faster onward connection to French Riviera towns than the main Nice Ville station.
- No regular passenger ferry service; Nice is primarily an air and rail hub. The harbor is cruise-focused.
- Late-night arrivals (after 10 PM weekdays, 2 AM Sunday) require taxi, Uber, or private transfer; public transport (tram/bus) does not run 24 hours.
- Marseille–Nice rail service expanded June 29, 2026, with double the frequency.
- Helicopter transfers (€195 per person May–October) are available to Monaco, Cannes, and other destinations; group charters reduce per-person cost.
- Express bus routes require advance purchase or credit card payment; cheaper than taxi for group travel to Monaco or Antibes.
Day Trip Access
Cannes
- How to get there
- TER train or bus
- Distance Km
- 27
- Journey Time
- 30–40 minutes by train
Monaco / Monte Carlo
- How to get there
- TER train or express bus
- Distance Km
- 30
- Journey Time
- 20–30 minutes by train
Antibes
- How to get there
- TER train or bus
- Distance Km
- 14
- Journey Time
- 20–25 minutes by train
Villefranche-sur-Mer
- How to get there
- TER train
- Distance Km
- ~6
- Journey Time
- 10 minutes
Grasse (Perfume Capital)
- How to get there
- Bus (Lignes d'Azur line 400)
- Distance Km
- ~50
- Journey Time
- Approx 1–1.5 hours
Vence
- How to get there
- Bus (Lignes d'Azur line 400 or regional)
- Distance Km
- ~30
- Journey Time
- Approx 1 hour
Rail Connections
- Main Station
- Nice Ville (Gare de Nice Ville)
- Secondary Station
- Nice Saint-Augustin (for airport/TER connections)
- Notes
- TGV and intercity trains connect to all French regions and major European cities
Key Routes
Paris
- Service Type
- TGV (fast/express)
- Frequency Note
- Multiple daily connections
Marseille
- Service Type
- TGV and regional (TER)
- Frequency Note
- Expanded June 29, 2026 with 2× more trains
Cannes
- Service Type
- Regional (TER)
- Frequency Note
- Multiple daily
Monaco, Menton
- Service Type
- Regional (TER)
- Frequency Note
- Frequent connections along Riviera
Airport Ground Transport
Tram Line 2
- Price
- €1.70
- Frequency
- Every 7-10 minutes
- Journey Time Minutes
- 20-30
- Notes
- Most economical option; free transfer between terminals; operates 5:50 AM–10:00 PM weekdays, until 2 AM Sunday mornings
- Description
- Tram runs from both terminals (Terminal 1 & 2) to city center via Port Lympia, Jean Médecin, and other central stops
Train From Saint-Augustin Station
- Price
- Varies by destination
- Journey Time Minutes
- 10-20 (with walk/tram to station)
- Notes
- Fastest option for travelers connecting onward to other Riviera towns
- Description
- Saint-Augustin station (TER/regional trains) is 500m from Terminal 1, reached by free tram or 7-minute walk
Express Bus (Regional)
- Journey Time Minutes
- 30-45 depending on destination
- Notes
- Can be purchased on board or online; credit card accepted onboard for Buses 80, 81, 82
- Description
- Buses 80, 81, 82 serve destinations including Monaco, Antibes, Cannes
Price Examples
Monaco (Bus 80)
- Monaco (Bus 80)
- €21
Antibes/Golf-Juan (Bus 82)
- Antibes/Golf Juan (Bus 82)
- €9.00
Taxi
- Price
- Estimated €30-40 to city center (varies by traffic)
- Journey Time Minutes
- 20-30 to city center
- Notes
- Convenient for groups with luggage; can be prearranged
- Description
- Available at Gate A1 (Terminal 1) and Gate A3 (Terminal 2); Central Taxi Riviera Nice: +33 (0)4 93 13 78 78
Uber / Bolt
- Price
- Varies; generally competitive with taxis
- Journey Time Minutes
- 20-30 to city center
- Notes
- Designated pick-up zones outside terminals
- Description
- Ride-sharing services available from app
Helicopter
- Price Per Person
- €195
- Journey Time Minutes
- 7-10 to Monaco, varies by destination
- Notes
- Group charters (4–6 people) available at €750 (~€125–188 per person); hotel transfer included
- Description
- Offered May–October; multiple providers (Heli Air Monaco, Blade)
Airport
- Name
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance To City Center Km
- 7
- International Destinations
- 120+ direct destinations
Major Airlines Hubs
- Paris (every 30 minutes)
- London
- Amsterdam
- New York
- Dubai
Ferry Connections
- Availability
- No regular passenger ferry service from Nice harbor documented
- Note
- Nice has a cruise ship port (Port Lympia), but day-to-day passenger ferry services to other Mediterranean ports are not standard; cruise-focused operations only
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