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By plane
Nice-Côte d'Azur International Airport links the Principality of Monaco to more than 86 destinations across the world. A highlight of the French Riviera, the Principality of Monaco is 25 minutes by motorway from Nice Airport and, from there, daily links to the major European capitals and beyond to every continent.
For transfers between Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport and Monaco, a regular coach service (Line 80) runs every 45 minutes. The journey takes 45 minutes, travelling via the A8 motorway.
Extensive schedule running from 8 am to 9 pm. Check timetables
By helicopter
Monaco Heliport, located by the sea in the Fontvieille district, links the Principality with Nice-Côte d’Azur International Airport in just seven minutes. Monacair, the sole Monegasque operator, provides a regular service between MONACO and NICE with departures every 15 minutes. There are 50 flights a day throughout the year, with connections to all arrivals in and departures from Nice. In Monaco, there is a free shuttle bus service, including return transfers between your home (or hotel or company) and Monaco Heliport and your final destination, with direct access to the departure lounges.
By road
The Principality of Monaco is easily accessible via its land borders. Using the motorway system, it is possible to cover the 22 kilometres from Nice Airport to the Principality of Monaco in under 30 minutes. Monaco is connected to France by national roads and by the motorway network. From the Monaco exit, you can reach the city centre in just 20 minutes.
- Exit 56 for Monaco if travelling from France towards Italy
- Exit 58 for Roquebrune Cap Martin if travelling from Italy towards France
By rail
Monaco Monte-Carlo station is a train station located underground in the Condamine district. Passengers can reach all four corners of the Principality via the following six access points:
- Monte-Carlo
- Parvis Sainte-Dévote
- Port Hercule (to access the Monaco Yacht Club & Monaco Scientific Center)
- Exotic Garden/Hospital
- La Condamine
- Fontvieille/Le Rocher (to access the Oceanographic Institute)