How to get from Nice Airport to Antibes
by Roman
In this comprehensive guide, I will tell you about transportation options about the journey from Nice Airport to Antibes from my experience.
By Bus
Bus 82 (formerly 250)
You can get to Antibes from Nice Aeroport Terminal 2 using bus 82 (formerly 250).
It has good air-conditioning (from my own experience) and USB sockets.
In Antibes it stops in the following stations:
- Pôle d’Echanges d’Antibes
- La Régence
- Pont du Lys
- Les Eucalyptus
Fare: 9.4€ for 30-60 minutes (depends on station in Antibes)
Bus 620
The bus 620 from Nice to Cannes is the cheapest option to get Antibes from Nice Aeroport, but you need to walk from Terminal 2 for around 15-20 minutes to Aeroport Promenade bus station.
This is the cheapest option because it stops on every corner, but if you are on a budget and have only one bag it can. Air-condition was bad in this bus.
Fare: 2.1€ for 60 minutes
By Train
You must walk from Terminal 2 to Nice Saint-Augustin train station. The distance is 1.5km (1 mile), so it will take about 15-20 min to get there.
2 companies operate on this route:
- TER (a few stops, 4.20€, 18 min, a lot of trains)
- inOui (non-stop, 6.4€, 13 min, 2-3 trains per day)
You can buy tickets via Omio or SNCF services.
By Taxi or Transfer
Uber and Bolt work in French Rivera so that you can book a trip in your app. You need to have 45-70 euro for a taxi and don't forget to check the traffic jams, because the traffic is heavy in the season.
Prices for transfer start from 100€ for this destination and it depends on car size and class.
Fare: 45-100€+ for 30-60 minutes
Conclusion
For travelers seeking the best option to journey from Nice Airport to Antibes, the train service stands out as the ideal choice. With a manageable 15-20 minute walk from Terminal 2 to Nice Saint-Augustin train station, the train offers a relatively quick and efficient commute to Antibes.
Comparison table
| Price | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 4.2-6.4 euro | 20 min walk + 13-18 min |
| Bus 82 | 9.4 euro | 30-60 min |
| Bus 620 | 2.1 euro | 60+ min |
| Taxi/transfer | 45-100+ euro | 30-60+min |
P.S. i didn't tell about an option to get Nice Saint-Augustin or Aeroport Promenade using a tram, because it costs 10€. This is not budget option, but can save a time in your trip.