How to travel from Antibes to Nice, France

The distance between Antibes and Nice is around 20km (12 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 22min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Antibes to Nice by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NiceAntibes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nice Ville.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Albert 1er / Phocéens - NICE.

  • Duration40min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nice.

  • Duration22min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Taxi Robert

+ 3 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration22min
  • Distance24km (15 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Nice

There are several options for getting from Antibes to Nice by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 22min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Antibes and Nice is around 20km (12 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 18km (11 miles)

It takes around 32min to get from Antibes and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antibes to Nice is to take a taxi which takes around 22min and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Nice. It typically takes around 32min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Antibes and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 32min.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Antibes and Nice. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 32min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Antibes and Nice. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Antibes and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 40min.

Zou! Alpes-Maritimes run regular bus services between Antibes and Nice. Buses run hourly and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antibes to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville. instead which will take 32min.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Antibes and Nice. The distance is around 24km (15 miles) by road and it will take around 22min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 32min and will usually cost around €6 ($6).

How do I get from Antibes to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Nice

Transport options from Antibes to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
32min
€6($6)
every 30 mins20km (12 miles)
Bus
40min
€2($2)
hourly25km (16 miles)
Taxi
22min
€120($120)
on demand24km (15 miles)
Drive
22min
€4($4)
on demand24km (15 miles)

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Airports near Nice

The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice