How to travel from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice, France

The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice is around 7km (5 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 3min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice by bus, tram, taxi and walk. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Poste Thiers SNCF - R Nice.

  • Duration3min
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
Operated byZou! Alpes-Maritimes+ 1 others
2
tram
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Tram

Take a tram to Jean Médecin.

  • Duration27min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
💰 Cheapest
3
walk
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Walk

Walk to Nice.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nice.

  • Duration9min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Taxi Riviera

+ 2 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice

There are several options for getting from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice by bus, tram, taxi and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 3min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €2 ($2).

The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice is around 7km (5 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 7km (4 miles)

It takes around 3min to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice by bus.

The quickest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice is to take the bus which takes around 3min and will set you back approx €2 ($2).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice is to walk which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice. We recommend that you take the bus to Poste Thiers SNCF - R Nice. instead which will take 3min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice. It typically takes around 3min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3min.

Zou! Alpes-Maritimes run regular bus services between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 3min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Nice from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is to take the bus which will take 3min and cost around €2 ($2).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice. We recommend that you take the bus to Poste Thiers SNCF - R Nice. instead which will take 3min.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice. We recommend that you take the bus to Poste Thiers SNCF - R Nice. instead which will take 3min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3min and will usually cost around €2 ($2).

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Transport options from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3min
€2($2)
twice daily7km (5 miles)
Tram
27min
€2($2)
every 15 mins8km (5 miles)
Walk
1h 35m
on demand8km (5 miles)
Taxi
9min
€40($40)
on demand9km (5 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