Layover Guide
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
Places to stay
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- 01Tram Line 2 (25 min to city center, €1.70)
- 02Airport Express Bus 98 (30 min to Old Town)
- 03Taxi (20 min, €32 flat rate to center)
- 01Stroll the Promenade des Anglais along the turquoise Mediterranean
- 02Explore the colorful Cours Saleya flower and food market in Old Town
- 03Climb Castle Hill for panoramic views of the Baie des Anges
- 04Wander the narrow lanes of Vieux Nice with its baroque architecture
- 05Visit the Matisse Museum in the Cimiez neighborhood
Experiences in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
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Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Nice Airport Baggage Storage
Terminal 1 & 2 arrivals
$8/bag
2 min walk
Nannybag Nice Station
Nice-Ville train station area
$6/bag
3 min walk
Hotel Negresco Day Use
Promenade des Anglais
$90/day
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Tram Line 2
Airport → Port Lympia via city center
Runs every 6-10 min, connects to Line 1 at Jean Médecin
25 min
$2.00
Bus 98 Express
Airport → Vieux Nice
Direct to Old Town and port area
30 min
$7.00
Taxi
Flat rate to city center, no surge pricing
20 min
$35.00
Uber/Bolt
Available but taxis often comparable
20 min
$25.00
French Riviera Pass
24-hour pass includes museums, tours, and transport
Good value if visiting 2+ museums
$30
per day
At the airport
- 01Terminal 2 rooftop terrace with Mediterranean views
- 02Decent selection of Provençal food options
- 03Art exhibitions in Terminal 1
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