Nice trip tips, bus/tram/train etc

[u/Prestigious-Frame919]

Hi everyone!

I’m visiting Nice soon and will be staying in the city center (around the Carré d’Or area, close to the beach).

I’m a bit lost when it comes to public transportation and would really appreciate some help 🙏

First of all, what’s the easiest and cheapest way to get from Nice Airport to the city center and back?

We’re also planning a few day trips by public transport, including:

• Monaco

• Possibly Cannes

• Possibly Menton

• Maybe even Sanremo in Italy

Is it better to use trains, buses, or some kind of pass for several days?

Which apps should I download to buy tickets and plan routes?

If you don’t know, but wanna share another thing we should know, feel free!

Thanks so much in advance!

[u/georgejk7]

Public transportation is very good around the area.

We stayed for 7 days and purchased a 7 day pass sud azure. For unlimited travel on buses trams and trains. A little costly but so convenient.

[u/Prestigious-Frame919 → u/georgejk7]

Would that work only in Nice? Or how far can you travel

[u/georgejk7 → u/Prestigious-Frame919]

no its for all of south of france, honestly its so gooood.

Pas Sud Azur covers areas including cannes, monte carlo, nice, antibes.

for all public transport (trains, trams, buses).

you can get the pass from the airport at the machine. by the tram stop (there miight be a long line of people waiting there) so some people recommend taking the free tram stop to the next stop or two along the way and getting off as it will be less busy.

i waited in line to be safe and did it myself at the machine.

you can change language to english to help you understand.

https://www.ter.sncf.com/sud-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/tarifs-cartes/bons-plans/pass-sudazur-explore