Getting to Monaco
Nice Airport → Monaco
Private transfer, helicopter, train or bus — every option, with times and prices.
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is the gateway to Monaco — about 30 km along one of Europe's most scenic coastlines. Here's how to make the journey, from fastest to cheapest.
Private transfer (recommended)
A pre-booked private car meets you in arrivals, helps with bags, and drives door-to-door to your hotel in 40–50 minutes, fixed price, no surprises. It's the smoothest option after a flight — and the one we recommend for most visitors. Book below.
Helicopter
The iconic arrival: a 7-minute flight from Nice airport to the Monaco heliport, with transfers to your hotel. Spectacular, and surprisingly time-efficient at peak traffic.
Train
Take the tram to Nice-Ville, then a regional train to Monaco-Monte-Carlo (about 25 minutes from Nice). Cheapest and reliable, but with luggage and connections it's less relaxing.
Bus
Regional buses run along the coast to Monaco. The most economical option; slower and busier in summer.
Driving & car hire
A hire car gives freedom for Riviera day trips, but Monaco parking is limited and expensive — many visitors hire a car only for excursions, not for Monaco itself.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Monaco from Nice Airport?+
About 30 km — roughly 40–50 minutes by private transfer, 7 minutes by helicopter, or around 50 minutes by train via Nice-Ville.
What's the best way to get from Nice Airport to Monaco?+
A pre-booked private transfer is the smoothest: door-to-door, fixed price, with a driver waiting in arrivals.
Is there a direct train from Nice Airport to Monaco?+
Not directly from the airport; take the tram to Nice-Ville, then a regional train to Monaco-Monte-Carlo.