The short answer
Nice Côte d’Azur airport sits roughly 20 km from Antibes — about 20 to 30 minutes by car depending on traffic. The cheapest sensible option is the train (with one short hop from the terminal), and the simplest is a taxi or pre-booked transfer. Here is everything, compared.
Train: the local’s choice
Antibes is on the main coastal line (Nice–Cannes–Marseille), with frequent direct trains. The trick: the airport has its own small station — Nice Saint-Augustin — a short walk (or free shuttle) from the terminals. From there, direct trains reach Antibes in around 20–25 minutes.
Buy tickets from the machines or the SNCF app, and validate nothing else — the Riviera regional trains (TER) run all day, and in summer they can be packed: board with your luggage ready. Our Antibes–Nice train guide explains the line in detail.
Bus: cheap and direct
The Lignes d’Azur network runs an airport line serving Antibes and Juan-les-Pins along the coast road — slower than the train (it stops along the way) but cheap, and it drops you in town rather than at the station. Check current schedules on the Lignes d’Azur site, as timetables change with the seasons.
Taxi or transfer: fastest
A taxi from the stands outside the terminals, or a pre-booked private transfer, takes 20–30 minutes to Antibes depending on traffic — which on the A8 and the coastal road in July can be heavy. Fixed-ish fares apply on popular routes; agree or check before boarding. For families with luggage or late arrivals, this is the stress-free option.
Rental car: only if you’re exploring
Worth it if your trip continues into the hill villages or along the coast at your own pace. For a stay focused on Antibes–Juan-les-Pins–Nice, the train beats the car: parking in the old town in summer is its own sport.
Which one should YOU take?
- Solo or couple, daylight: train via Nice Saint-Augustin — fast, cheap, frequent.
- Family with bags: pre-booked transfer or taxi, door to door.
- Tiny budget: the airport bus.
- Exploring the region: rental car, parked at the hotel.
Arriving? The best way to learn the town is still a walking tour with a local — see you at the market.
FAQ
Is there a direct train from Nice airport to Antibes?
From the airport’s own station (Nice Saint-Augustin, a short walk or shuttle from the terminals), direct trains along the coast reach Antibes in around 20–25 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Nice airport to Antibes?
Roughly 20–30 minutes’ ride; fares vary with time of day and traffic — ask the rank for the fare estimate before boarding, or pre-book a transfer with a fixed price.
Do I need a car in Antibes?
No. Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Cannes and Nice are all connected by frequent coastal trains, and the old town is entirely walkable.
Updated September 2026 — by Antibes Walks, guided tours by a locally born guide. Book your walking tour →