Transportation
Getting There & Away
Air
The Nice International Airport is the second busiest airport
in France, with direct flights to America, Britain and the rest
of Europe. It has 2 terminals. Terminal 1 is used for international
flights and terminal 2 is for domestic flights. There is a free
airport shuttle between the terminals. Nice Riviera Airport
is a 10-minute drive from Nice's town center.
Train
Several railway stations connect the French Riviera to all French
and European cities. Nice's main train station is Gare Nice
Ville. Every day, over 150 trains leave the Nice Ville station
towards major cities in France and Italy. The hi-speed TGV train
connects Paris to Nice.
Car
Its possible to rent cars, motorcycles and
mopeds with insurance helmets and petrol. A deposit and credit
card would be required for most rentals. Driving in Nice can
be tough including parking which is often much further away
from your destination.
However the ideal way of exploring the city is simply to walk.
Bus
The public transport system is efficient and provides connections
to all parts of the city. Detailed information can be obtained
from tourist information offices which hand out free, schedules,guide
books and schedules. There are also bus services to remote destinations
including London, Madrid and Lisbon.
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