How to Get from Monaco (Monte Carlo) to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE)

The best ways to travel from Monaco, Monte Carlo, or Menton to Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) are by express bus 80, train, private transfer, or helicopter.

If you want more details on routes, tickets, and connections, the full guide below explains everything step by step.

Transportation from Monaco to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (Full Guide)

Travel times from Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) to Monaco are: 7 minutes by helicopter, 45 minutes by car, and around an hour by Express Bus 80 (previously 110) or train.

• Pre-booked private airport transfers from Monaco to Nice (€80 to €200) are convenient for families or small groups, and a classy way to arrive in Monaco.
• Taxis are €95 from the airport, but €100+ when traveling from Monaco.
• The express bus is €21, while the train tickets cost only €7.

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Helicopter Transfers from Monaco to Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE)

A 7-minute helicopter flight is definitely the fastest and most glamorous way to arrive in Monaco from the airport.

Helicopter transfers between Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) and Monaco Heliport (MCM) cost around €200 per person on a shared, scheduled flight. The helicopters land at the heliport in Fontvieille at the far western side of Monaco, but bookings usually include the road transfer to the final destination in Monaco.

Private helicopter transfers between Monaco and Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport for up to six passengers cost around €800. During the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, all prices go up.

Nice Airport Express Bus 80 from Monaco (Monte Carlo) and Menton

Solo travelers may find Zou! Airport Express Bus 80 (previously 110) the most comfortable option when traveling between Monaco and Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE). The bus uses the highway with limited stops to reach Monaco in around an hour. (Some buses continue all the way to Menton.

The one-way fare is around €21. Children under 12 pay 50%, while groups of 3 to 9 also receive significant discounts, e.g., around €50 for 4 traveling together. Luggage carries a surcharge of up to €5 for large suitcases — first two bags free.

Express bus 80 departs every 45 minutes from Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) Terminal 2 and Terminal 1 from 8:30 to 22:00. The bus has several stops in Monaco, which are often more conveniently located than the train station.

How to Buy Tickets for Express Bus 80

You can buy tickets for the Nice Airport – Monaco (Menton) Express Bus 80:

• online
• Safebag Aéroport shop (Terminal 2: between doors A1 and A2)
• Charge card scanner on the bus (no surcharge)
• From the driver, who adds a small surcharge per ticket.

The ticket is valid for a particular day and does not guarantee a place on a specific bus.

By Train to Monaco from Nice-Côte d’Azur Aéroport (NCE)

Trains are a cheaper alternative to the convenient Express Bus 80, but require a transfer and more walking when traveling between Monaco and Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE).

To take the train from the airport to Monaco:

• From either airport terminal, take the free tram to the Grand Arénas stop at Nice Saint-Augustin train station. The tram connection is simple, frequent, and free between terminals and Grand Arénas.
• Alternatively, but from Terminal 1 only, it is a well-signposted, 10-minute walk to the station.
• The direct regional TER ZOU trains usually depart four times per hour from Nice Saint-Augustin station.
• Train travel time to Monaco Monte Carlo is only around half an hour.
• Tickets cost around €7.
• Buy tickets online or from station vending machines.

In recent years, the tram system and general modernization have made traveling to the airport by train via Nice Saint-Augustin station significantly simpler. The total transfer time can be as fast as 45 minutes, but it is better to plan on at least an hour.

• See take the train via Nice Saint-Augustin station to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport for more details.

Travel from Monte Carlo to Nice (NCE) by Public Bus

The cheapest way to travel between Monaco and Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is by regular bus and tram 2. However, this is not recommended for traveling to the airport from Monaco.

From Monaco, take bus 600 (similar routing to the former line 100) to Nice (€2.50). Bus 600 runs around four times per hour, but tends to get very crowded. Travel time is around an hour, but could be significantly longer in heavy traffic. In Nice, transfer at Port Lympia to tram 2 to Nice Airport terminals.

Total travel time could be well over two hours, and luggage is not very popular on municipal buses. On bus 600, €1 is charged for a second piece of hand luggage and €5 for a suitcase — the train is cheaper and much faster.

Not recommended for airport transfers: Bus 600 follows a spectacularly beautiful route, but the duration is impossible to know in advance. It is a bad way to travel to the airport, but riding bus 600 is an excellent, cheap day-trip excursion.

Monaco to Nice Airport (NCE): Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Monaco to Nice Airport?

The cheapest option is the train via Nice Saint-Augustin station. Tickets cost around €7, but require a short tram transfer to the airport terminals.

What is the fastest way from Monaco to Nice Airport?

The fastest option is a helicopter transfer, which takes around 7 minutes between Monaco and Nice Airport.

Is there a direct bus from Monaco to Nice Airport?

Yes, Express Bus 80 runs directly between Monaco and Nice Airport. The journey takes about one hour.

How long does it take from Monaco to Nice Airport?

Travel time is usually 40 to 60 minutes by bus, train, or car, depending on traffic and connections.

Is the train from Monaco to Nice Airport easy to use?

Yes, the train is simple to use. Travel to Nice Saint-Augustin station and then take the free tram connection to the airport terminals.