Getting Around Antibes: Complete Transportation Guide 2026

Walking, buses, trains, bikes, and cars—everything you need to know

Antibes is compact and walkable, but here’s how to navigate the town and reach surrounding areas.

Walking (Best Option)

The old town (Vieil Antibes) is entirely walkable. From the train station to the furthest point of the old town is only 15 minutes on foot. Most restaurants, shops, and attractions are within a 10-minute walk of each other.

• Old town to Plage de la Gravette: 5 minutes
• Old town to Port Vauban: 10 minutes
• Old town to train station: 15 minutes
• Old town to Juan-les-Pins: 30 minutes (or take bus)

Public Buses

Envibus operates local buses within Antibes. Clean, frequent, and affordable.

• Cost: €1 single ticket, €2.50 day pass, €15 10-trip card
• Key lines: Line 2 (beaches), Line 8 (Juan-les-Pins to old town), Line 14 (Cap d’Antibes)
• Frequency: Every 15-30 minutes during day
• Buy tickets: On bus (exact change helpful) or at tabac shops
• Info: envibus.fr for routes and schedules

Regional Buses (Zou!)

Zou! network connects Antibes to other Côte d’Azur destinations.

• Line 200: Coastal route (Cannes-Nice-Monaco-Italy), €1.50, runs along coast every 15-20 min
• Line 400: To Nice via Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Cagnes-sur-Mer
• Line 250: To Grasse via Biot and Vallauris
• Day pass: €10-15 for unlimited travel

Trains

Antibes train station is on the main coastal line with excellent connections.

• Cannes: 8-10 minutes, €2-3, trains every 20 minutes
• Nice: 25-30 minutes, €4-6, trains every 20 minutes
• Monaco: 50-60 minutes, €8-12
• Paris: 5-6 hours via TGV high-speed train
• Buy tickets: At station machines, ticket office, or SNCF app
• Validate: Not required for TER regional trains purchased at station

Bicycles

Antibes has bike lanes connecting to beaches and Cap d’Antibes.

• Rental shops: Multiple shops near old town, €15-25 per day
• Electric bikes: €25-40 per day (recommended for Cap d’Antibes hills)
• Bike paths: Separated paths along coast to Juan-les-Pins and towards Nice
• Old town: Difficult for cycling (narrow cobblestone streets, pedestrians)

Taxis & Ride Apps

• Taxis: Available at train station and Place de Gaulle, can be expensive (€20-30 for short trips)
• Uber: Available but limited drivers, surge pricing common
• Airport transfers: Nice Airport to Antibes €60-80 by taxi/Uber (30-40 min drive)
• Better option: Airport Express bus (€11, 45 min) or train (€10, 20 min to Nice then 30 min to Antibes)

Driving & Parking

Not recommended for visiting Antibes itself, but useful for exploring hill villages.

Parking

• Old town: Extremely limited, residents only in most streets
• Public parking: Port Vauban garage (€3-5/hour, €25-35/day), other garages similar
• Street parking: Paid zones (blue lines) €2-4/hour, limited free spots
• Peak season: Nearly impossible to find parking 10am-6pm
• Hotels: Many don’t include parking—confirm and book ahead (€15-30/night extra)

Car Rental

• Available at Nice Airport (cheaper) or Antibes center
• Useful for: Day trips to hill villages (Grasse, Saint-Paul-de-Vence), Provence excursions
• Not useful for: Visiting Antibes, Nice, Cannes, Monaco (parking nightmare)

From Nice Airport

• Train: Airport tram to Nice-St-Augustin station (20 min), then train to Antibes (30 min). Total €10, 50-60 min
• Bus 250: Direct airport to Antibes, €11, 45-60 min (traffic dependent)
• Taxi/Uber: €60-80, 30-40 min (traffic dependent)
• Best option: Bus 250 (direct, cheap) or train (slightly faster)