There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Antibes by train, bus, rideshare, taxi or car
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Nice to Antibes by train
The train journey time between Nice and Antibes is around 27 min and covers a distance of around 20 km. Operated by SNCF and TGV inOui, the Nice to Antibes train service departs from Nice Ville and arrives in Antibes. Typically 406 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Antibes is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 37 min.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Antibes is to taxi which costs €90 - €120 and takes 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nice and arriving at Antibes. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Antibes. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Nice and Antibes is 18 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Antibes without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs €4 - €25.
The train from Nice Ville to Antibes takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Nice to Antibes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Antibes train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Antibes is to train which takes 27 min and costs €4 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €6 and takes 40 min.
- Distance: 18.2 km
- Duration: 27 min
What companies run services between Nice, France and Antibes, France?
SNCF operates a train from Nice Ville to Antibes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €4 - €15 and the journey takes 27 min. TGV inOui also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nice to Antibes once daily. Tickets cost €4 - €6 and the journey takes 40 min.
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Nice Ville to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €7
- Rail 1st Class
- €10 - €15
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice Ville to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €25
- 1st Class
- €14 - €17
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Nice to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nice to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
Taxi Riviera
- Phone
- +33 4 93 13 78 78
- Website
- taxis-nice.fr
Taxi Nice Côte d'Azur
- Phone
- +33 6 62 83 68 14
Alunni Claude
- Phone
- +33 9 80 34 94 12
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Nice to Antibes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antibes station.
Nice to Antibes train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Antibes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Antibes is 26 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Nice to Antibes.
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