There are 4 ways to get from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Monaco-Monte-Carlotrain C3 / ...
41 min€23–30Drive 15.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlocar 15.9 km
19 min€3–5Line 84 bus, train
- Take the bus from Saint-Albert to Riquierbus 84
- Take the train from Nice Riquier to Monaco-Monte-Carlotrain C3 / ...
53 min€4–6Line 84 bus, line 600 bus
- Take the bus from Les Pins to Baie des Fourmisbus 84
- Take the bus from Baie des Fourmis to Office du Tourismebus 600
1h 18m€6–8
Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo is to drive which takes 19 min and costs €3 - €5.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Les Pins and arriving at Office du Tourisme via Baie des Fourmis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Nice Pont Michel and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Nice Observatory and Monte Carlo is 24 km. The road distance is 15.9 km.
The best way to get from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs €23 - €30.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by Lignes d'Azur, depart from Les Pins station.
Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo is to train which takes 41 min and costs €23 - €30. Alternatively, you can line 84 bus and line 600 bus, which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Nice Observatory, France and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
ZOU! operates a train from Nice-Ville to Monaco-Monte-Carlo every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 25 min. Zou! Lignes Express Régionales also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nice Observatory to Office du Tourisme via Les Pins and Baie des Fourmis in around 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Nice-Ville to Monaco-Monte-Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Nice Riquier to Monaco-Monte-Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 810 06 10 06
- Website
- Lignes d'Azur
Bus from Saint-Albert to Riquier
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Lignes d'Azur
Bus from Les Pins to Baie des Fourmis
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Lignes d'Azur
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Booking & Getting There
Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by Lignes d'Azur, arrive at Baie des Fourmis station.
Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Monaco-Monte-Carlo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo is 16 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Nice Observatory to Monte Carlo.
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