The Road To Monte Carlo

Check out our handy page of travel facts for those who wish to make their own way to Monte Carlo, by aeroplane, helicoptor, bus, taxi, train or car.

By Air

Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport is 15 miles from Monaco and the nearest airport providing links with most major European cities.

By Helicopter

Daily Heliair flights depart every 20 minutes between Nice Airport and Monaco. It's a highly scenic journey taking around seven minutes. The heliport's mini-van shuttle links the heliport to various hotels in Monaco. For further information or to make a reservation, visit the Heliair website www.heliairmonaco.com or call (+377) 92 05 00 50. The cost is approximately €75 one-way, per person.

By Bus

There are regular daily bus connections from Terminals 1 and 2 every hour, from 9am - 9pm. The journey time takes approximately 45 minutes. The Fare is €13 one-way and the bus makes several stops in Monaco: Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel | Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hôtel (Get off at this stop for the Monte Carlo Bay Resort)| Hôtel Mirabeau | Monte Carlo Grand Hotel | Monaco Tourism Office | Pont Sainte-Devote | Moneghetti.

For further information, visit the website Rapide Côte d'Azur (www.rca.tm.fr) or contact them by phone on +33 4 97 00 97 00.

By Taxi

From Nice airport the journey time is approximately 35 minutes – the average fare is approximately €70

By Train

All international trains stop at Monaco/Monte-Carlo Station located at Avenue Prince Pierre:

• IC - The "Ligure" (Marseille-Milan);
• The "Train Bleu" (Paris-Ventimiglia);
• The "T.G.V." (Paris-Nice-Monaco).

For information on trains in Europe dial 1-800-4-EURAIL or visit "Europe on Rails" website at www.europeonrail.com. You can also visit the website of French Railway Company SNCF at www.sncf.com (select France and type in "Monaco" when selecting the city).

By Car

The Principality is close to both France and Italy. Coming from Italy, take the "Monaco-Roquebrune" exit; from France, take the "56 Monaco" exit.

In addition, between Nice and Monaco, three major roads - called "Basse", "Moyenne", and "Grande" Corniche respectively - are particularly attractive scenic routes for tourists.