There are three train stations in Nice, France, and they’re all nice.
Nice-Ville is the main station and one of the most beautiful train stations in Western Europe. This busy transport interchange is your gateway to getting around the French Riviera by train, as well as going to Paris Gare du Nord, Monaco, Italy, and more.
Here’s everything you need to know about Nice’s train stations.
Train talk: All about Nice’s train stations
How many train stations are in Nice, France?
There are three train stations in Nice, France: Nice St-Augustin is near the airport on the west side of the city, Nice-Ville is in the center of the city, and Nice Riquier is on the east side of the city near the port.
What is the main train station in Nice?
Nice-Ville is the main train station in Nice. It’s located near Avenue Jean Médecin, about a seven-minute walk from the Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption.
Is there a train station at Nice Airport?
No, there is no train station at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. There is a free tram line, however, which links Nice Airport with Nice St-Augustin train station, a ten-minute walk away.
Image credit, Getty Images. Location, Nice-Ville Station, France.
What’s the best way to get from Nice Airport to city center?
Taking the tram from Nice Airport to Nice St-Augustin then Nice-Ville is the best way to get deep into the city. However, many first-time visitors take the bus from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to Old Nice to let French Riviera views welcome them to Nice.
What to know about Nice St-Augustin
You can walk or take the free tram to Nice St-Augustin from Nice Airport then hop the train to Antibes. The attractions near this small Nice train station include Nissa’venture outdoor adventure park, the Parc Phoenix animal park, and Asian Arts Museum.
What to know about Nice Riquier
A 20-minute walk from the port, Nice Riquier is on the eastern side of the city. You can hop the train to Monte Carlo, Monaco, and Menton, a French commune right on the border with Italy. If you’re famished before your departure, walk to Restaurant JAN for a multicourse Michelin-starred meal or plates of fromage at JAN’s cheese bar next door.
Everything you need to know about Nice-Ville
Where is Nice-Ville train station?
Gare de Nice-Ville is a 19th-century train station located just over a mile from Old Nice and the beaches. After taking the free tram from Nice Airport to Nice St-Augustin train station, Nice-Ville is the next eastern station.
Is Nice-Ville train station busy?
Yes, Nice-Ville is a busy station and can feel quite overwhelming for the first-time traveler, especially when you’re trying to purchase tickets at the kiosk and find your platform. Thankfully, you can just download the Trainline app, purchase etickets, and we’ll tell you which platform to find.
Image credit, Getty Images, Giacomo Augugliaro. Location, Côte d'Azur, France.
What are some popular Nice-Ville train station routes?
Many travelers use Nice-Ville as a launch point to explore the French Riviera by train, going to Antibes, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez. Others use it to visit Italy and Monaco within minutes of departing Nice-Ville. The train from Paris to Nice is also a popular choice for travelers who want to experience the magic of Paris and bliss of the beach in the same trip.
Do you need a passport to take the Nice-Ville train to Italy or Monaco?
No, since France and Italy are EU and Schengen countries, you do not pass through border control. Though Monaco is not an EU or Schengen country, you can enter it without passing through passport control. Stamp collectors should visit the tourist office to get their passport inked.
Are there shops and restaurants at Nice-Ville train station?
Unfortunately, what Nice-Ville has in beauty, it lacks in extensive amenities. Thankfully, it’s located in the city center of Nice so you’re only footsteps from hotels, restaurants, shops, and all the tourist attractions.
Great restaurants around Nice-Ville train station in France
You can’t grab a bite at Nice-Ville, but you don’t have to take a train ride to find amazing French food. These restaurants close to Nice train station are worth the visit:
- Gare du Sud: Of course we’re going to send you to an unused railway station for a bite. Gare du Sud is a food court that’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the stomach.
- La Gauloise: Spectacular seafood without having to go down to the promenade.
- Flaveur: A little farther of a walk but worth it, this haute-French restaurant has two Michelin Stars.
Hotels near Nice-Ville train station
Get snug in the sheets knowing that you’re not far from the station at these Nice hotels:
- Hôtel Nice Excelsior: This vibrant hotel has family suites and baby-sitting services so parents can relax at the Excel’ Bar courtyard in peace.
- Antares Hostel: With dorms and private rooms, Antares Hostel is a low-cost offering with shared kitchens, bathrooms, and lockers.
- Hôtel Khla Nice: Stylish but not straining on the budget, Hôtel Khla Nice has a winter garden and fully equipped workspace for digital nomads to live (and work) the dream.
Nice is nice, and so are the cheap train routes rolling out of the station. Download the Trainline app today and purchase your tickets for all three Nice, France train stations.
Header image credit, Getty Images, Sylvain Sonnet. Location, Côte d'Azur, France.