Flights:
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) connects to numerous European destinations year-round, with seasonal flights to further afield locations like Montreal and New York. The airport is approximately 7 km southwest of the city center.
Getting There and Away
Nice is well-equipped with major transport hubs, including Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), the primary international gateway, and several train stations such as Nice-Ville in the city center, Nice-Saint-Augustin near the airport, and Nice-Riquier to the east. The city's Port Lympia serves as a hub for ferry services.
Trains:
High-speed TGV, OUIGO, and regional TER trains connect Nice to major French cities. Direct TGV services from Paris to Nice can take approximately 5 hours 31 minutes to 7 hours 40 minutes, with prices starting from around €25 when booked in advance. Direct connections are also available from Marseille (about 2 hours 40 minutes) and Lyon (about 4 hours 30 minutes). An Intercités night train also runs from Paris to Nice.
Buses:
Long-distance bus companies like BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus offer routes to Nice, often being a budget-friendly option. Within the region, the ZOU! network provides bus services, and local Lignes d'Azur buses cover the city and its outskirts. A single bus or tram ticket costs €1.70, valid for 74 minutes with transfers.
Trams:
Nice's tram system is efficient, with Line 2 directly connecting Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to the city center and Port Lympia in about 20-30 minutes. A special 'Aero' ticket for the airport tram costs €10 for a return trip. Trams run from approximately 4:25 a.m. to 1:35 a.m.
Ferries:
Ferry services operate from Port Lympia, primarily connecting Nice to Corsica and Sardinia. Popular routes include Bastia-Nice (around 6 hours) and Ajaccio-Nice (around 8 hours) with Corsica Ferries. Prices for routes like Porto Torres to Nice can be around £184.77.
Car Rentals:
Various car rental companies, including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt, have desks at Nice Airport's Car Rental Center (located behind Terminal 2, Car Park P5) and in the city. Daily rates can start from approximately $36-$27. Drivers typically need to be at least 21 years old and possess their license for at least one year, with an International Driving Permit often recommended for non-EU drivers.
Taxis and Ride-sharing:
Taxis are readily available at the airport with a fixed rate of €32 to the city center, though additional charges may apply. Ride-sharing services like Uber are also operational and can offer competitive fares.
