The Riviera Journal · Journeys and access
Nice Airport to Antibes: how to get there
Bus, train, taxi or private driver: compare Nice Airport transfers to Antibes, Juan-les-Pins and Cap d’Antibes.
All Riviera Guide adviceAt a glance
- Suggested time
- Timing varies by address and traffic
- Best for
- Flight arrivals, hotels, villas, luggage or families
- Access and getting around
- Antibes station works well for the centre, but Juan-les-Pins, the Cap and some villas need an onward trip. Rail also requires reaching a station from the terminal.
Local selection
Stops worth keeping
Mediterranean mood
Provençal market & ramparts
Old Antibes · Half day
A lively old town, a tempting market and a walk along the ramparts facing the blue Mediterranean.
Iconic art · seaside castle
Picasso Museum: a castle above the sea
Antibes · 1–1½ hrs
Inside the Grimaldi Castle where Picasso worked in 1946, paintings, ceramics and sculptures overlook the Mediterranean.
Adult €12
Waterside walk
Cap d’Antibes coastal path
Cap d’Antibes · 2 to 3 hrs
A spectacular path between white rocks, pines and clear water. Avoid it when the sea is rough.
Free access
Itinerary advice
How to organise your visit
Compare the complete journey to the address, not just to the station. Include luggage, children, actual landing time and possible waiting.
Choose your journey
Public transport, taxi or private driver?
Public transport
Often economical and efficient from centre to centre. Check the last service, connections and the final distance to your address.
Taxi or car
Door-to-door travel helps with luggage and unusual hours. Journey time still depends on traffic.
Private driver
A pickup planned for the exact address, with timing, passengers, luggage and stops checked before confirmation.
Times are indicative: check the day’s official timetables and traffic conditions before travelling.
Practical questions
Plan this outing well
How much time should you allow?
Timing varies by address and traffic
What is the best way to get there?
Antibes station works well for the centre, but Juan-les-Pins, the Cap and some villas need an onward trip. Rail also requires reaching a station from the terminal.
What order works best once there?
Compare the complete journey to the address, not just to the station. Include luggage, children, actual landing time and possible waiting.