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Getting from Nice to Cannes. Advice, please

  • 16-07-2017 9:19am
    #1
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭


    I'm flying to Nice mid-August.

    My evening flight arrives after the last bus (20:00) to Cannes.

    Taxis to Cannes seems expensive - €70+.

    Any advice on alternatives?

    Thanks.

    D.


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  • #2
    meeeeh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    Looking at the bus info there are two buses after 20.00 with another bus.

    http://uk.niceairportxpress.com/timetables.html


  • #3
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    Thanks.

    I should have said that August 15th, the day I arrive, is a bank holiday in France.

    So, I think that may be a problem.

    No doubt I won't be the only one caught out, if there are no buses.

    Maybe I can share a taxi.

    D.


  • #4
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,051 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Train

    https://www.trainline.eu/results/nice-ville/cannes/2017-08-15-20:00


  • #5
    nailer54321
    Closed Accounts Posts: 391 ✭✭nailer54321


    Get a taxi/bus to nearezt train station, its not too far, then get a train, you can look up train times on line.


  • #6
    nailer54321
    Closed Accounts Posts: 391 ✭✭nailer54321


    Not sure if train station is at airport but we stayed at hotel about 15mins from airport and train statio wS a short walk from there


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  • #7
    Deub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭Deub


    Train is a good option. There seems to be regular trains after 8pm. It costs 5.90€. You may need a taxi to go to the train station. Check the fares on the national train company: sncf.com

    If you speak french you could also check car sharing. The most famous website is blablacar.com. However you need to check if there are trips from Nice to Cannes beginning of August when people starts uploading their upcoming trips.


  • #8
    AngryLips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭AngryLips


    The Nice-St Augustin train station is about a 10-15 minute walk from the airport and you can catch the TER train from here to Cannes. Probably best combination of cheap/convenient out of all your options.


  • #9
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    Still some time to go before I travel to Nice/Cannes.

    Has anyone used Uber (or an equivalent) in Nice or anywhere else in France?

    I have never used Uber (or similar) anywhere, including Ireland. The only time I ever take a taxi is going to the airport! :)

    Thanks.

    D.


  • #10
    AngryLips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭AngryLips


    My Airbnb host recommended Uber when I was there so I assume it is popular. I didn't use it though


  • #11
    Walter Sobchak III
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭Walter Sobchak III


    An option you could use is looking getting a bus from the airport to a neighbouring town called Cagnes-sur-Mer and take the train from there to Cannes.


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  • #12
    whomitconcerns
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,396 ✭✭✭whomitconcerns


    Uber is €100 from nice to Cannes, taxi won't be 70€. Train is definitely best option. I've done both twice


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