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Trains from Nice to Monaco

Monaco Station

Trains from Nice to Monaco are the best way to get from the capital of the Cote d’Azur to the principality down the coast.

Trains depart from the Nice Ville train station in the Nice city center, and arrive at the Monaco-Monte Carlo train station.

Trains from Nice to Monaco depart up to three times an hour during the day and evening, so it is easy to find a convenient departure time.

The trains that travel the Nice-Monaco route are regular TER trains, and they are operated by SNCF.

The journey time between these cities is 19 to 22 minutes.

The price of a single ticket on trains from Nice to Monaco is 3.60 euros for second class and 5.40 euros for first class. Note that not all trains offer a first class service on this route.

Trains from Nice to Cannes

Nice Station

Taking a train from Nice to Cannes is the best way to get from the capital of the French Riviera to the famous city on the Cote d’Azur.

Trains depart from Nice Ville train station and arrive at Cannes train station.

Rail services are run by SNCF, the national railway company in France. SNCF trains from Nice to Cannes depart up to five times an hour throughout the day and evening.

The journey time on this route ranges from 27 to 32 minutes, making the trip quick and convenient.

There are several types of trains that travel on this route, including high-speed TGV trains and regional TER trains. The main differences between them are quality and price. TGV trains are nicer but cost more, while TER trains are more basic but cost less.

The price of a one-way ticket on a train from Nice to Cannes varies. TGV train tickets cost 6.70 euros for second class and 10.20 euros for first class. TER train tickets cost from 5.50 euros for second class. There is no first class service on these trains.

Buses from Nice to St Paul de Vence

Nice, France

Buses from Nice to St Paul de Vence are a good way to get from the coast to the hilltop city when you are visiting Provence.

St Paul de Vence is located 20 kilometers (12 miles) away from Nice, and the town is on a high hill above the Mediterranean. As such, train transportation is not possible between the two cities.

Bus 400 runs every 30 to 45 minutes from Nice’s Gare Routiere (main bus station). Services operate seven days a week, and buses arrive just outside of the old city walls of St Paul de Vence.

There are several stops in Nice along the way, as well as stops at coastal cities like Cagnes sur Mer. You can also take the train to Cagnes sur Mer and pick up the bus when you get there.

The bus from Nice to St Paul de Vence takes around a hour each way. Tickets can be purchased at the office at the bus station.