Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, getting around Nice is child’s play thanks to its well-developed public transport network. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this beautiful city.
1. The tramway
The tramway is one of the most popular means of transport in Nice. It’s fast and convenient, and serves the city’s main districts.
- Tram lines :
– Line 1 (Henri Sappia – Hôpital Pasteur): This line crosses the city centre and serves key locations such as Place Masséna and Gare Thiers.
– Line 2 (Port Lympia – Airport): Ideal for travellers, this line links the port of Nice to the airport via the Promenade des Anglais.
– Line 3 (Saint-Isidore – Jean Médecin): This line runs to the Allianz Riviera stadium and outlying residential areas.
- Schedules and frequencies :
Trams generally run from 4.25am to 1.35am, with a frequency of 5 to 15 minutes depending on the time of day.
- Rates :
A journey costs €1.70. You can buy and top up your tickets at the terminals provided at tram stations or using the Lignes d’Azur Tickets application.
2. Buses
As with the trams, the Lignes D’azur network offers bus travel.
- Main bus lines :
– Line 12 (Parc Phoenix – Promenade des Arts): Convenient for those wishing to visit tourist attractions such as Parc Phoenix and the old town.
– Line 15 (Gare SNCF – Promenade des Arts): This line passes along the famous Promenade des Anglais and the historic centre.
– Line 22 (Riquier – Magnan): links residential areas with shopping areas.
- Schedules and frequencies :
Buses run from 5.30am to 9pm, with some night services available until 1am. Frequencies vary from 10 to 30 minutes.
- Rates :
Lignes d’Azur cards allow you to travel by tram and bus. As for tram journeys, you can buy and top up your tickets at the terminals provided at tram stations or using the ‘Lignes d’Azur Tickets’ application.
3. Trains
Nice is well served by the rail network, making it easy to travel to other towns on the Côte d’Azur and beyond.
- Main stations :
– Nice-Ville station : Nice’s main railway station, offering links to national and international destinations (Italy).
– Nice-Riquier station : Convenient for local and regional journeys.
– Nice-Saint-Augustin station : Ideal for travellers heading for the airport.
- Train lines :
– TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur : Regional trains serving Cannes, Monaco, Antibes and more.
– TGV : Fast connections to Paris and other major French cities.
- Average fares for the most popular routes :
– Monaco : €4.90 – Èze : €4.90 – Menton : €6.40 – Cannes : €8.40 – Antibes : €6.40
4. Bicycles, Car sharing, Scooters
For those who prefer a more eco-friendly or flexible alternative, Nice offers several self-service bike and car options.
- Pony Lime
Several municipalities in the Nice metropolitan area have been taken over by the two bicycle operators, Pony and Lime. Each offers 1,000 bicycles, for a total of 2,000 bicycles. The Lime range is entirely electric. –Fares: With Lime, a minute’s use costs 23 centimes and 19 centimes for Pony. An hour’s use varies between 13.8 and 11.4 euros.
- Mobilize Share :
Mobilize Share, are Mobilize Share and Shaary car-sharing vehicles available throughout France. You can choose between a Zoe, a Twingo, a Clio, a Captur, a Megane, a Kadjar, a Scenic, a Kangoo, a Trafic or a recent and well-maintained Master, anywhere in France.
– Stations: find the car nearest you using the Mobilize Share application!
– Rates: Hourly or daily rentals are available. Packages are tailored to your rental to ensure you always get the best price (from €7/hour for a Zoe, for example). For added convenience, our offers include fuel, insurance and the possibility of covering 50 km in 24-hour periods.
5. YEGO – Electric Scooters
And for even faster and more flexible mobility, YEGO electric scooters are an excellent option. – Description: YEGO offers self-service electric scooters, ideal for short journeys in town. – Stations : No fixed stations; scooters can be picked up and dropped off anywhere in the operating area. – Fares : Charged by the minute, with subscriptions available at reduced rates. Example: 36 cents per minute, €10 for 32 minutes For more information, go to https://www.nice.fr/fr/transports-et-deplacements
