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Q: How do I get from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station?

You have four transportation options for your transfer from Nice Airport to the train station; taxi, private transfer, bus or tram . Taking a local airport taxi is the fastest and most comfortable choice, taking just 10 minutes for a door-to-door ride. If you want to keep the costs down by using public transportation, taking the tram is the best option. It takes less than 40 minutes and costs just € 1.50. You can also choose to pre-book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups and take advantage of our fully personalised transfer, unbeatable prices, 24/7 customer service and convenient mobile app.

Justine Mellor

June 30, 2023

Nice Ville Train Station, also known as Nice-Thiers Station, is the main station in Nice. From here, travellers can access trains connecting all along the Cote D’Azur.

You have four transportation options for your transfer from Nice Airport to the train station; taxi, private transfer, bus or tram. Taking a local airport taxi is the fastest and most comfortable choice, taking just 10 minutes for a door-to-door ride. If you want to keep the costs down by using public transportation, taking the tram is the best option. It takes less than 40 minutes and costs just €1.50.

Lastly, for a guaranteed set fare, you can pre-book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups and feel safe knowing your reliable, English-speaking driver will get you where you need to go in the most comfortable manner. Plus, you’ll have access to our 24/7 customer service and convenient mobile app.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€35	10min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€35	10min	24/7
Tram	€3	35min	05:24–00:15
Bus	€4.20	20min	10:40–18:10

How to get from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station by taxi

If you want the fastest and quickest way to Nice Ville Train Station, taking a private transfer or taxi from Nice Airport to the train station is what you’re after.

The journey takes just 10 minutes depending on traffic and local taxi drivers will charge a fixed rate of €35, which is the official rate of a taxi ride from the airport to Nice city centre.

How much is a taxi from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station?

If you’re travelling from Nice Airport to the train station in Nice city centre, your taxi driver will charge you a fixed rate of €35. The final fare may be subject to additional charges if you’re travelling at night, during public holidays or on weekends.

For an all-inclusive price no matter what time you travel, you can pre-book a private transfer with a reliable company like Welcome Pickups and enjoy our fully personalised transfers, 24/7 customer support and convenient mobile app.

Cost

€35

Trip Duration

10 Min

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Nice Airport (NCE).

Where do I get the taxi from?

You’ll find taxis waiting in ranks outside Terminals 1 and 2. If you follow the signs for the taxi ranks, they’ll take you through entrance A3 and you’ll see the ranks in front of you.

However, if you opted for a pre-booked private transfer service with a company like Welcome Pickups, your driver will be waiting for you at arrivals, holding a sign with your name on it.

Convenience

With local buses few and far between and the knowledge that they may be too busy for you to get on, taking a private transfer or taxi from Nice Airport to Nice Train Station is the fastest and most hassle-free option. Plus it takes you door-to-door, so you can hop straight onto your TER train and head off to your next destination.

Editor’s Note

There is a helpful app to use within Nice to figure out how much a taxi will cost you around the city, as well as a convenient way to order one to your location - make sure to ask the locals for the details!

Useful Tips

Buses get overcrowded quite often, so taking a taxi is a good option to ensure your ride, or if you are travelling outside of usual operating bus hours.

Make sure to take cash, many taxis don't always have card machines and don't like to use them.

How to catch the tram from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station

Travelling by tram from Nice Airport to the Train Station in Nice is the easiest public transportation option. You can catch Tram 2 from either terminal straight to Jean Medecin Station and either jump on Tram 1 to Gare Thiers station just one minute from your final destination. Or, you can walk 11 minutes from Jean-Medecin to Nice Ville Train Station.

Cost of a tram from Nice Airport to Nice Train Station

A tram ride from Nice Airport to the station costs just €1.50 and is the cheapest option. If you decide to take the second tram to connect to the Nice Ville Station, you won’t need to pay for a second ticket as they are valid for 74 minutes.

Tram tickets are available from the ticket machines outside the terminals. You can also purchase tickets online in advance.

Cost

€1.50

Trip Duration

35 Min

Trams are available every 8-9 minutes Monday to Friday and every 9-11 minutes on Saturdays, with a special schedule for Sundays.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Trams are available between 05:24 and 00:15.

Where do I get the tram from?

Terminal 2 is the first stop and Terminal 1 is the second. If you’re landing at Terminal 1, walk to Exit A0. For Terminal 2, turn left when you come out of the baggage area and you’ll see large doors at the end of the terminal leading to the tram stop.

Convenience

Taking the tram from Nice Airport to the train station is a great budget-friendly option and is much easier than taking the bus as they run frequently throughout the day.

Timetables

Tram 2 Timetable

Editor’s Note

If you want a direct transfer option, we recommend booking a private transfer or taking a local taxi.

Useful Tips

You can purchase a pack of 10 trips for €10, a 1-day pass with unlimited trips costing €5 and a 7-day pass for €15.

As the buses can get quite busy in peak periods, taking the tram is a good choice if you’d like to avoid overcrowding.

How to get from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station by bus

The bus from Nice Airport to the train station is a solid option for those who want to keep their costs low. You can take Bus 670 from the airport to the stop at Poste Thiers SNCF, which is about a 1-minute walk from Gare Nice Ville, but it doesn’t run frequently throughout the day.

Alternatively, you can catch Bus 12 from outside the airport, Aéroport / Promenade stop, and then walk 15 minutes to the train station in central Nice. However, this option will take you over 40 minutes due to the walk.

There are a few other “Lignes Proximite” buses serving similar routes such as buses 620 and 630, but most include a long walk to the station. It’s best to check online to find the best fit for you.

*Bus 12 is currently not operating as usual due to the temporary movement of certain stops, but this won’t be for long. We suggest double-checking the Zou booking platform (link below) to plan your journey and see which options are available closer to the day of departure.

How much is a ticket for the bus from Nice Airport to the train station?

Taking the bus from Nice Airport to the train station is a cheap choice. All “Lignes Proximite” buses cost €2.10 for a single adult ticket and can be used on all public buses.

Tickets can be purchased from the driver on board the bus, from ticket machines at the airport, or online.

Cost

€2.10

Trip Duration

20 Min

There is up to a 3 hour wait for Bus 670. Public bus schedules vary but you can check online for the most accurate schedules.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Bus 670 runs from 10:40 to 18:10 daily.

Where do I get the bus from?

Bus 670 and other public buses stop directly outside the airport terminals, whereas Bus 12 stops outside the airport on the main road.

Convenience

Using the public bus system (Lignes Proximite) isn’t the best choice as most buses are not direct and you’ll need to walk to the train station from your final stop. Plus Bus 670 only runs a few times a day.

Timetables

ZOU Booking Platform and Trip Planner

Editor’s Note

If you’re intent on using the bus, we recommend planning your itinerary using the link above. You’ll be able to choose between the best buses and routes to use at that moment in time.

Useful Tips

If you buy your bus ticket from the driver, there's a €0.40 surcharge.

Welcome Pickups transfer

Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line

If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Nice. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

Hand-picked english-speaking drivers

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Drivers are always on time

Quality support

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DAYTIME

€35.0

NIGHTTIME

€39.0

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

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4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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How do I get from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station?

You can also choose to pre-book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups and take advantage of our fully personalised transfer, unbeatable prices, 24/7 customer service and convenient mobile app.

Is there a bus from Nice Airport to Nice Train Station?

There are several buses from Nice Airport to Nice Train Station, however, most are not direct and require at least a 15-minute walk to get to your final destination. That being said, public buses 670, 620, 630 and 12 will take you where you need to go.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Nice Airport to the train station?

A local taxi from Nice Airport to the train station costs €35. Taxis operate on a fixed fare system for journeys between the airport and central Nice, however, the final fare may increase if you’re travelling at night, during public holidays or on weekends.

For an all-inclusive price, you can pre-book a private transfer with a global company like Welcome Pickups and enjoy our fully personalised transfers, 24/7 customer support and convenient mobile app.

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How to get from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station by taxi

How much is a taxi from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station?

Cost

€35

Trip Duration

10 Min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Nice Airport (NCE).

Where do I get the taxi from?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to catch the tram from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station

Cost of a tram from Nice Airport to Nice Train Station

Cost

€1.50

Trip Duration

35 Min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Trams are available between 05:24 and 00:15.

Where do I get the tram from?

Convenience

Timetables

Tram 2 Timetable

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Nice Airport to Nice Ville Train Station by bus

How much is a ticket for the bus from Nice Airport to the train station?

Cost

€2.10

Trip Duration

20 Min

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Bus 670 runs from 10:40 to 18:10 daily.

Where do I get the bus from?

Convenience

Timetables

ZOU Booking Platform and Trip Planner

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Welcome Pickups transfer

Best drivers

Flight monitoring

Quality support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

Frequently asked questions

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Is there a bus from Nice Airport to Nice Train Station?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Nice Airport to the train station?

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