Transfer to/from - Nice airport (NCE)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Nice airport (NCE)
Transportation
Public Transport
The airport is excellently connected to Nice city centre and the French Riviera through a wide range of public and private transport options.
Trams
The most modern and convenient public transport option is the tram system. Stations are located just outside both terminals.
- Line 2: Connects the airport with Nice city centre (Jean-Médecin) and ends at Port Lympia, with a journey time of less than 30 minutes. Operates every 7–8 minutes.
- Line B: Links both terminals with the administrative centre (CADAM / Centre Administratif), with departures every 10 minutes.
- Through both lines you can reach Grand Arénas station, where you can take line 3 towards the Saint-Isidore area and the Stade Allianz Riviera district.
A single transport ticket is usually the most economical option and can be purchased from ticket machines at the stations.
Train
The Nice Saint-Augustin railway station is just a 7-minute walk from Terminal 1, accessible via a pedestrian walkway. From there, TER (Transport Express Régional) trains offer connections to numerous destinations.
TER trains provide a quick connection to the centre of Nice (taking only 6 minutes) and to a wide network of destinations along the French Riviera and beyond, including Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco / Monte-Carlo, Menton, Ventimiglia, Antibes, Cannes, Toulon, and Marseille.
Taxis
Vehicles are available 24 hours a day outside the arrivals area of both terminals (entrance A3). The service is operated by the official cooperative Central Taxi Riviera Nice. Only licensed official taxis should be used to ensure safety and regulated fares.
The average journey time to Nice city centre is around 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The fixed fare (single price) is €32.00.
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Buses
The airport is a key hub for local and long-distance bus services, including the operators Lignes d'Azur and ZOU!. These services connect Nice with numerous cities along the French Riviera and surrounding regions.
- Lignes d'Azur – Line 12: Travels to Promenade des Arts, passing via Promenade des Anglais, Place Masséna, Place Garibaldi, and Palais des Expositions. Departures are from in front of Terminal 1.
- ZOU! Lines: Services depart from gates A1 and A3 of Terminal 2 and gate A0 of Terminal 1, heading to key destinations such as Aix-en-Provence, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, Menton, and Saint-Raphaël.
- Long-Distance Lines: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus offer services to various destinations in France and nearby areas.
For more detailed information on public transport routes and timetables, visit the official page: Public Transport Options.
Latest updates: October 20, 2025
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