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NCE

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Nice, France

Where to start
Tram Line 2 / Uber

Gateway to the French Riviera. Tram Line 2 connects directly from the airport to Nice city centre in approximately 10–15 minutes — very convenient and affordable. Uber is widely available.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient to Nice, Monaco, Cannes, and Riviera hotels

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteDesignated rideshare zone at T1 and T2.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Tram Line 2 (T2)

transit

Fastest, lowest-cost way to Nice city centre — only 12 minutes

AvailabilityRuns frequently from approximately 6 AM–midnight
Pickup NoteTram stations at both T1 and T2 arrivals. Jean Médecin (city centre) in ~12 min. TAM ticket required.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

Direct to hotel or Monaco

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteTaxi ranks outside arrivals at both terminals. Metered fares. Monaco is fixed
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Nice — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber pickup at T1 and T2 in designated zones.

Taxi

Licensed taxis outside arrivals at both terminals. Metered fares with supplement.

Shuttle

Airport Express bus (Ligne 99) connects to Nice-Ville train station. Boat taxi from T2 in summer.

Transit

Tram Line 2 (T2): stations at Terminal 2 (Aéroport T2) and Terminal 1 (Aéroport T1). Central Nice (Jean Médecin) in approximately 12 minutes. Very frequent.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The T2 tram is excellent — get to Nice's famous Promenade des Anglais in 12 minutes.
  • Monaco is approximately 20–30 minutes by road (taxi fixed) or by train from Nice-Ville.
  • Cannes, Antibes, and Menton are easily reached by local train from Nice-Ville station.
  • Tram Line 2 runs from NCE Terminal 2 to central Nice (Garibaldi/Port) in ~25 min — the lowest-cost reliable option.
  • Most NCE rideshare drivers prefer cash-free trips; default in-app card payment is fine.