Region in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Getting around French Riviera
How to get around French Riviera
Nice has trams and buses; TER trains run along the coast to Cannes, Antibes and Menton. A car is slow and parking costly, so use trains and buses for coastal trips.
Ways to get around French Riviera
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Lignes d'Azur tram and bus | €1.70 single | Tram T2 reaches the airport; pay by app or rechargeable card |
| TER coastal train | €1.50–8 | Nice to Menton, Cannes, Antibes; frequent |
| Zou! regional bus | From €2.20 | Hill villages and Grasse; cheaper than driving |
| Vélo Bleu bike share | Day pass about €3 | 30 min free per ride; stations along the Promenade |
Ride-hailing apps in French Riviera
A 5 km ride costs about €15–25 ($17–28).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most reliable in Nice and Cannes |
| Bolt | Often cheaper in Nice; fewer cars elsewhere |
| Taxi Nice Riviera | Official Nice taxi app; fixed airport fare |
- Official taxis have a fixed airport rate to Nice; ask the price before getting into unregistered cars.
Arriving in French Riviera
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
Tram T2 to the center €1.70, about 30 min; taxi €32 fixed fare to Nice center, 15–25 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are common but traffic is heavy; helmet and a valid licence are required. Many visitors prefer the tram and train.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in French Riviera?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt, Taxi Nice Riviera.
What's the best way to get around French Riviera?
Nice has trams and buses; TER trains run along the coast to Cannes, Antibes and Menton. A car is slow and parking costly, so use trains and buses for coastal trips.
How do I get from the airport to French Riviera?
Tram T2 to the center €1.70, about 30 min; taxi €32 fixed fare to Nice center, 15–25 min.
Is French Riviera walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- SNCF Connect
- OUIGO
- FlixBus France
- Lignes d'Azur
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport: taxis
- Zou! fares (Région Sud)
- Bolt cities in France
- CHU de Nice
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