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Public Transport in Nice (2026 Guide)

Travel Guide

Tram

Time Table

Buses

Ticket Prices

Trains

Location

  • Discreet service
  • Private access
  • Personal shopping

French Riviera Public Transport

Getting Around Nice Using Public Transport
Nice has one of the easiest and most affordable public transport systems on the French Riviera. The network is operated by Lignes d’Azur, which connects the city centre, airport, beaches and surrounding towns using modern trams and buses.

Public transport is often the best way to explore Nice without renting a car — especially during the busy summer season when traffic and parking can be challenging.

👉 Official transport website:
Lignes d’Azur – Official Public Transport Website

Tram & Bus Network

The Lignes d’Azur network includes:

  • 3 tram lines across Nice

  • Extensive city bus routes

  • Airport connections

  • Regional links to nearby towns

Main tram lines:

Tram Line 1
North ↔ City Centre ↔ Old Town

Tram Line 2
Nice Airport ↔ Promenade des Anglais ↔ Port Lympia

Tram Line 3
Airport ↔ Saint-Isidore area

Trams run frequently and are the fastest way to move around the city.

Fares (2026 Prices)
Standard Ticket
€1.70 per trip
Valid for buses and trams
Includes transfers for 74 minutes after validation
If bought directly from a driver:

approx. €2.00

Airport Ticket
€10 round-trip airport ticket available at airport machines
(Useful for visitors arriving by plane.)

Travel Cards
You can also use:

rechargeable “Ma Carte” transport card
mobile tickets via the Lignes d’Azur app
Children under 11 travel free on certain passes.

Timetable & Frequency
Typical operating hours:

Trams & buses run from about 05:30 AM
Main services until midnight
Night buses operate later on selected routes
Frequency:

Tram: every 5–10 minutes during the day
Bus routes: every 10–30 minutes depending on line
Airport tram (Line 2):

approx. every 10–15 minutes
journey to city centre ~25–30 minutes

How to Buy Tickets
You can buy tickets:

at tram stop machines
via the Lignes d’Azur mobile app
at newsstands displaying the transport logo
onboard buses (slightly higher price)
⚠️ Important: always validate your ticket when boarding.

Budget Travel Tips
Use trams instead of taxis — much cheaper.
Stay near a tram line for easy access.
One ticket works for both bus and tram transfers.
Buy tickets before boarding to avoid higher prices.

Why Public Transport Works Well in Nice
Public transport in Nice is:

✔ affordable
✔ easy to understand
✔ reliable year-round
✔ ideal for budget travellers
✔ perfect for visiting without a car

Many visitors discover they don’t need a car at all while staying in Nice

Download the official

Lignes d’Azur Mobile app (Android/iOS)

 

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