Getting There

By Air

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) - France's second-busiest airport - Two terminals connected by free shuttle - Direct flights from major European cities - Seasonal long-haul connections

Airport to City: - Tram Line 2: €1.50 to Nice center (30 min) - Airport Express Bus: €6 to Nice center (20 min) - Regular buses: To Cannes, Antibes, Monaco - Taxi: €30-35 to Nice center (more at night) - Uber/Bolt: Available, slightly cheaper than taxi

Other Regional Airports: - Marseille: 2 hours by train/car - Toulon-Hyères: Seasonal flights - Genoa (Italy): Option for eastern Riviera - Montpellier: 3 hours west

By Train

International Arrivals: - Paris to Nice: 5.5 hours by TGV - Barcelona: Via Marseille - Milan: Direct trains to Ventimiglia - Geneva: Via Lyon - Brussels/Amsterdam: Via Paris

Train Stations: - Nice-Ville: Main station - Cannes: Central location - Antibes: Near old town - Monaco: Built into cliff - Smaller stations throughout

Booking Tips: - SNCF.com or app - Advance booking saves 50%+ - First class sometimes barely more - Seat selection worth it - Print tickets or use app

By Car

Driving Routes: - A8 Autoroute: Main highway (tolls) - Coastal roads: Scenic but slow - From Paris: 8-9 hours - From Barcelona: 6 hours - From Italy: Easy connections

Car Rental Considerations: - Often unnecessary - Parking expensive/difficult - Traffic heavy in season - Mountain roads challenging - Consider for specific trips only

By Bus

International Services: - FlixBus: Budget option - Eurolines: Various routes - From major European cities - Much cheaper than train - Much longer journey