Transfers from Nice Airport to Cannes

How to Get from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport to Cannes

Just 28 kilometres separate the runway at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport from Cannes’ palm-lined Rue d’Antibes, yet picking the right taxi route, transfer route and taxi-transfer route can turn this short drive into either a smooth 23-minute hop or a wait under the sun. Fares and travel times below are verified for May 2025.

Whether you’re travelling light or arrive late, these practical options steer you from baggage claim to beachfront without surprises.

By Public Bus

Zou! Express coaches depart hourly from Terminal 1 and glide along the A8 for 35 minutes to Place Benidorm in Cannes. Tickets cost just €4–6, paid at the kiosk or with contactless payment on board.

The air-conditioned bus runs direct with no transfers, stashing luggage under the seats as you pass seaside villages. On rare occasions, the bus load delays departure,, but benches under the shelter keep you shaded until it rolls out.

By Taxi

Official airport taxis queue outside the arrivals hall 24/7. The meter starts at €2.75, then adds €1.32 per kilometre plus a €4.50 airport surcharge.

In light traffic the 23-minute drive along the A8 and D600 unfolds smoothly, with final fares landing around €70–90. Drivers accept cash or card; having small change avoids any “no change” stalls.

If your flight arrives during busy hours, taxis can slip into side streets to bypass congestion and shave off a few minutes.

By Ride-Hailing

Uber and Cabify serve the airport with fixed fares of about €120–150 to downtown Cannes. You’ll set your pick-up at the departures level and see the full price before you confirm.

Rideshare drivers often know local shortcuts through Le Cannet, keeping journey times close to 25 minutes even when the main highway crawls.

Surge pricing applies during peak summer months, yet tapping “Book” locks the fare you see—no meter surprises mid-ride.

Online payments mean no cash fuss at the end, letting you step straight into the Palais des Festivals mood.

Private Transfer

Booking a service with Kiwitaxi locks in a single fee—around €135 for an economy sedan, including a meet-and-greet in arrivals and up to 60 minutes of free waiting. Drivers handle every bag while you switch your phone out of airplane mode.

This taxi-transfer route mirrors a street cab on timing but skips meters and roadside queues. You can choose larger vehicles in advance for groups or extra luggage.

The certainty of a pre-booked ride turns airport logistics into one seamless step before your Mediterranean getaway.

Vehicle Classes for Your Transfer

• Compact Car – two travellers with cabin bags
• Sedan – four seats plus room for medium suitcases
• Minivan – six seats and a deep boot for sports gear
• Executive SUV – extra legroom and leather comfort

Transfer with Children

Children under 12 should ride in approved child seats. Tick the correct option when booking and your driver installs it before departure—no last-minute kiosk searches.

Drivers can pause at roadside rest stops for quick snack or restroom breaks at your request, turning a simple transfer into a calm family journey.

Transfer with Pets

Small cats and dogs travel safely in hard-shell carriers; larger crates require the Minivan class so a seat folds flat ahead of pick-up.

Airport security rarely inspects vaccine papers on departure, yet having them handy speeds up any checks and keeps your pet calm.

What to See in Cannes

Stroll the Croisette promenade for panoramic sea views and art-deco hotels that frame the Mediterranean like a movie set.

Browse Rue d’Antibes for designer boutiques and local patisseries; don’t miss a fresh macaron from a corner pâtisserie to sweeten your walk.

At sunset, climb the old town’s Le Suquet hill for 360° views over red-tiled roofs and glittering yachts—proof that the right transfer choice left room for seaside memories rather than travel stress.