One of the finest tips few visitors know: the TER PACA network (Regional Express Trains) allows exploring the entire Côte d'Azur from Nice at unbeatable prices, without a car, without parking, without stress.
Destinations and Fares
From Nice-Ville station, you can reach:
• Monaco — 22 min · from €3.90 return · Trains every 15–20 min
• Villefranche-sur-Mer — 10 min · from €1.70
• Menton — 35 min · from €5.20 return (Ventimiglia, Italy: +10 min)
• Antibes — 30 min · from €4.70
• Cannes — 40 min · from €6.30 return
• Ventimiglia, Italy — 45 min · from €5
The Day Pass
The Pass Zou Escapade allows unlimited travel across the entire PACA regional network for one day — ideal if you want to visit several destinations in a single day. Available on the SNCF app or at station counters.
Practical Tips
Buy tickets on the SNCF Connect app or at automatic machines in the station to avoid queuing. Prems tickets (bought in advance) are often cheaper. Frequency is excellent on the Nice–Monaco–Menton axis throughout the day.
