Transportation from Nice Airport to Nice city centre
Nice Airport is located less than 7 km from the centre of Nice. You have several options for transport to the city centre or to your hotel.
Transportation summary
| Cheapest transport | Tram | 1.5 EUR |
| Alternative transport | Bus | 1.5 EUR |
| Interesting transport | Bike | 1 EUR/hour |
| Most flexible transport | Car rental | Reserve a car |
| More convenient transport | Taxi | Book a taxi |
Tram to Nice
The centre of Nice can be reached from both terminals by tram line 2. This will take you along Promenade des Anglais to the city centre to Jean Médecin stop. Here you can change to tram line 1 to the Old Town (stop Opéra - Vieille Ville or Cathédrale - Vieille Ville), or change to a nearby train.
Trams run every 12 minutes from Monday to Friday, every 15 minutes on Saturdays and every 20 minutes on Sundays and public holidays. The journey time to the city centre is approximately 30 minutes.
Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine at the bus stop for €1.5. The validity period is 74 minutes and during this time you can freely change in Nice to other trams as well as buses. The marking is done classically in the tram. You can also travel by tram between terminals free of charge.
On the way back, pay attention to the tram signposting, there is a tram to the airport every second connection of line 2.
- Route and timetable find here >>
- Official connection finder here >>
Buses to Nice
There are also Bus routes 23, 52, 59, 70, 94 and the N92 night bus from the airport. They stop at the Aeroport - Promenad bus stop and you can buy a ticket from the driver for €1.5 (but the buses are slower). To find the most convenient connection, it's a good idea to use the official connection finder.
Train
At the first tram stop Grand Arenas, get off and follow the clear signs to Nice Saint Augustin train station, which is about a 5-minute walk away. If this was your first stop (you were coming from the airport and not the city centre), the tram ride is free.
You can then head to other cities cheaply by train, e.g. Cannes for €5 and within 30 minutes.
Car rental
The most flexible option for getting to the centre of Nice is by car. For a clear comparison of offers from all car rental companies, visit Rentalcars.
Taxi, Uber, Bolt
The most convenient way to get downtown is to use the services of Gettransfer. The ride can be booked online and you know the price in advance. Drivers tend to be nicer and more helpful than in traditional taxis and, for example, a child seat can be arranged on request. Prices start at EUR 23.
Alternatively, you can use Bolt or Uber.
Bike to Nice
If you're travelling light and want to move your body after a long flight, you can get to the centre of Nice on a rented bike for €1 per hour. Just create an account at Vélobleu. You can find the bike racks at the Aeroport -Promenade stop.
Express from Nice Airport to Monaco and Cannes
You can travel to Monaco or Cannes directly from the airport by bus. Bus line 110 runs from both terminals to Monaco (Place d'Armes, Casino, Monte Carlo) and Menton. The bus departs twice an hour for Monaco, and every other bus continues to Menton. The journey takes an average of 45 minutes and the ticket costs EUR 22. Bus line 210 runs from both terminals to Le Cannet and Cannes. The journey takes an average of 30 minutes and costs EUR 22.
Financially, however, the train journey described above makes much more sense.
Guide to Nice
For more information, not just on transport, see the detailed guide to Nice.
