Nice Airport has two main terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and both are well connected to public transport. The star of the show is Tram Line 2<\/strong>, which links both terminals directly to Nice city center. For destinations further along the Riviera like Cannes, Monaco, or Antibes, you’ll be looking at Zou! regional buses<\/strong> or a quick train connection nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tram Line 2 is hands down the most convenient public transport option at Nice Airport. It runs directly from both terminals all the way to Port Lympia<\/strong> (the port area) and through Jean M\u00e9decin<\/strong> (the main shopping street in the city center), taking less than 30 minutes door to door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 have direct, clearly signed access to the tram. You really can’t miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s where it gets a little interesting. There are a few different ticket options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each single ticket is valid for 74 minutes<\/strong> of transfers within the network, so if you need to change to a bus after the tram, you’re covered within that window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a handy little detail: travel between Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Grand Ar\u00e9nas<\/strong> is completely free<\/strong> on Tram Line 2. Grand Ar\u00e9nas is the first full tram station outside the airport zone, and this is where you can buy your La Carte and load tickets before continuing your journey into the city. So if you want to save money, ride free to Grand Ar\u00e9nas, hop off, buy your card and ticket, then board the next tram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always validate your ticket when boarding, even if you’re just transferring. Ticket inspections are common and skipping validation can land you with a fine. If you’re using the Lignes d’Azur app<\/strong> (available on Android and iOS), you validate directly through the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Less talked about but worth a mention: Tram Line B<\/strong> runs from both terminals to the CADAM Administrative Centre<\/strong>, with a tram approximately every 10 minutes on weekdays. It’s also free between the terminals and Grand Ar\u00e9nas. At Grand Ar\u00e9nas, both Lines 2 and B connect with Tram Line 3<\/strong>, which serves the Saint-Isidore and Allianz Riviera Stadium area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re heading beyond Nice, to Cannes, Monaco, Antibes, or Menton, the Zou! regional bus network<\/strong> is your most affordable option. These buses depart from the airport and cover a wide stretch of the Riviera coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lines 80, 81, and 82 depart from Terminal 1<\/strong> (arrival level, exit door A0) and stop at Terminal 2 upon request, just signal the driver. Lines serving Grasse and Vence are accessed from Grand Ar\u00e9nas<\/strong>, which you can reach for free on the tram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Standard regional fares start at \u20ac2.50<\/strong>, with an additional \u20ac0.40<\/strong> if you buy on board. Express lines like 81 (Cannes) and 82 (Antibes) can cost between \u20ac9 and \u20ac19<\/strong> depending on the route. Buy tickets through the Zou! app<\/strong>, the airport service center, or online before you travel, there are no ticket sales on board some lines, so it’s worth planning ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prefer the train? Take Tram Line 2 (free!) to Grand Ar\u00e9nas<\/strong>, then walk about 5 minutes to Nice-Saint-Augustin train station<\/strong>. From there, TER regional trains run along the coast to Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, and beyond. It’s a great option if you want flexibility and speed on the coastal stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a different route into Nice, Bus Line 12+<\/strong> stops about 150 meters from Terminal 1 at the A\u00e9roport\/Promenade stop on the Promenade des Anglais. Key stops along the route include Place Mass\u00e9na, the old town, Place Garibaldi, and more. Note that tickets are not sold on the bus<\/strong>, buy them at the machine at the stop before boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOption 1: Tram Line 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How Much Does It Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Free Section, Worth Knowing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don’t Forget to Validate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Option 2: Tram Line B<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Option 3: Zou! Regional Buses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Main Routes from Nice Airport:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Line<\/strong><\/th> Destination<\/strong><\/th> Notes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 80<\/td> Monaco \/ Menton<\/td> Coastal route<\/td><\/tr> 81<\/td> Cannes<\/td> Express, may cost more<\/td><\/tr> 82<\/td> Antibes \/ Vallauris<\/td> Express, may cost more<\/td><\/tr> 90<\/td> Saint-Rapha\u00ebl<\/td> Longer journey<\/td><\/tr> 650<\/td> Grasse<\/td> Via Grand Ar\u00e9nas<\/td><\/tr> 400<\/td> Vence<\/td> Via Grand Ar\u00e9nas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How Much Do Zou! Buses Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Option 4: Getting to the Riviera by Train<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Option 5: Bus Line 12+<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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