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Contact Privacy Policy Site Index Resources The entire Cote d'Azur is linked by comfortable buses and it's an excellent way to get around, particularly if you're travelling along the coast. Riviera buses schedules go where the traffic is which, for the most part, means along the coast. To that end, the most frequent buses link the coastal towns from Cannes to Nice and Monaco and reach their peak frequency during rush hours from Monday to Friday. Bus service from the coast to inland villages is much spottier, especially on weekends. The main selling point of bus travel along the French Riviera is how cheap it is. Each ride is €1.50 no matter whether you're travelling from Nice to Monaco or from Nice to neighbouring Cagnes-sur-Mer. If you buy a booklet of 10 tickets, the price is only €10. The bus is far cheaper than a train although slower, and certainly cheaper than the tolls you could pay if driving. Buses are more reliable than trains which are often beset by strikes. Planning the Bus TripBelow you'll find the major companies handling intercity bus routes along the Riviera. You can get an overview of all the lines and download their schedules (in French) here on the Alpes-Maritimes site. Be aware that these schedules do not include last-minute changes and detours often due to road work and municipal construction. I recommend using the search engine on this site which is in English. It includes local buses that take you to the intercity bus as well as maps and walking instructions. Another good source of up-to-date schedules is the Alpes Maritimes hot line at 0800 06 01 06. It's a free call from a land line and you can ask for an English-speaking operator. It is not necessary or possible to make advance reservations or to reserve on line. For major events such as the Cannes Film Festival, Nice Carnival and major events in Monaco, arrive well in advance to be assured of a seat. On the BusAll bus rides are €1.50. The bus drivers give change. After buying the ticket, you must "validate" it by inserting it into a machine otherwise you are subject to a fine. TipsAvoid Sunday. The frequency is far less than on weekdays and less than Saturday. Some lines don't run at all on Sunday. Avoid rush hours. It can be unpleasantly crowded and traffic along the coast can substantially prolong your journey. Rush hours would be from 7 to 9am into major towns (Nice, Cannes, Monaco) and 4.30 to 7pm out of the major towns. Most Scenic Bus RidesLine 112 from Nice to Monaco along the Moyenne Corniche. Get the schedule here. Line 116 from Nice to Peille, stopping at La Turbie, which runs along the Grand Corniche. Get the schedule here. Line 114 from Monaco to La Turbie on the Grand Corniche. Get the schedule here. Bus Companies on the French RivieraRCA
(Rapides Cote d'Azur)
Other lines connect Nice Airport with various towns along the coast as well as connecting Nice with La Turbie and Beausoleil. Noctambus BusAzur Envibus Sillages STGA Ligne d'Azur
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