Are you looking for a quick and easy option like a taxi, or do you prefer the budget-friendly tram or bus? In this video, we’ll explore five transportation methods from Nice Airport to the city center and other locations along the French Riviera. We’ll also cover ticket prices and purchasing options. Plus, discover how to save over 50% on tram fares by following local tips!

Useful Links & Information: NICE COTE D’AZUR AIRPORT
Google Maps Link

#1 TAXI
Flat rates apply for specific routes—check the video for details. It’s always wise to confirm the fare with your driver before getting in, especially for destinations outside Nice, where prices can vary significantly.

Other Ride Services:
Uber, Bolt, FreeNow

#2 TRAM
Free rides are available between terminals T1, T2, and Grand Arénas/Railway Station Nice Saint-Augustin.
Ticket Purchase:

• Ticket machines at every stop
• Mobile app (Android only): Lignes d’Azur Tickets

Timetables & Stops:

• Line 2 (Airport – City Center/Port Lympia): Link
• Line 3 (Airport – Saint-Isidore): Link
• Line 1 (not connected to Airport): Link

Get reimbursed for the pink card (€2) before heading home at Arénas Presse:
Google Maps Link (455, Promenade des Anglais, Nice)

#3 BUSES
Express Buses:

• 80: Nice Airport – Monaco + Menton
• 81: Nice Airport – Le Cannet + Cannes (€19 one way)
• 82: Nice Airport – Antibes + Vallauris/Golfe Juan (€9 one way)

Ticket Purchase for Airport Express (Lines 80, 81, 82):

• On the bus (cash only, €0.40 surcharge)
• Service Center at the airport (T2: gate A3, credit card only)
• Online: Nice Airport Express
• Mobile app: ZOU! (Buses every 45 minutes from T2)

Regular Buses:

• Line 12: To Nice city center (departing from Promenade des Anglais, bus stop “Aéroport Promenade,” 3 minutes from T1). Buy tickets via the Lignes d’Azur app or on the bus. More info: lignesdazur.com
• Intercity buses (departing from T2): to Aix-en-Provence (Line 60), Dignes (51), Saint-Raphaël (90), Valberg (670). Tickets available via the ZOU! app or on the bus. More info: zou.maregionsud.fr
• Long-distance bus companies (departing from T2): Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus

#4 TRAIN
The train station is adjacent to the airport: Gare SNCF Nice-Saint-Augustin.
Google Maps Link

To get there, take the tram (free) and exit at “Grand Arénas.”

#5 RENTAL CARS
Many rental companies are available at both T1 and T2. It’s advisable to book your car in advance:
DiscoverCars.com

#6 TERMINAL INFO (T1 or T2)
Know where you’re landing—we’ve listed airlines and their corresponding terminals in the video.

#7 APP “MOOVIT”
Switch your app settings to « Côte d’Azur » to see multiple public transport options from A to B.

Images:
Map of France by Eric Gaba (Sting – fr) – Own work. Source of data: NGDC World Data Bank II (public domain), CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikimedia Link

Music: Epidemic Sound

Credits:
Riviera Go! on Instagram: @rivierago_

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