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Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville stationorBus 81 Express to Cannes?

The short answer

For one traveler the Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station is cheaper by €19.70. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station is quicker: 33 min against 50 min. The Bus 81 Express to Cannes varies between 45 and 58 minutes.

Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station: 05:20–23:51. Bus 81 Express to Cannes: 07:35–21:55.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersTram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville stationBus 81 Express to CannesDifference
1€1.70€21.40€19.70
2€3.40€42.80€39.40
3€5.10€64.20€59.10
4€6.80€85.60€78.80
5€8.50€107€98.50
6€10.20€128.40€118.20
7€11.90€149.80€137.90
8€13.60€171.20€157.60

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
21 · Lignes d'Azur, for the Métropole Nice Côte d'AzurTram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station
From
The tram stop in front of Terminal 2, where the line starts, and the tram esplanade outside door A0 at Terminal 1
To
Gare Thiers, the tram 1 stop for Nice-Ville station, one stop north of Jean Médecin
Luggage
The operator's FAQ allows only bags of 55 x 25 x 35 cm on board and bans luggage trolleys on the tram.
Runs
05:20–23:51
Journey
25–35 min

Change at Jean Médecin from tram 2 to tram 1 towards Henri Sappia, one stop to Gare Thiers. The Solo covers the change within 74 minutes; validate again as you board tram 1.

The platform machine at the terminals sells only the EUR 10 Aéro return; the EUR 1.70 Solo needs a card or the app. The Selectour desk in the terminal sells both; so do the machines at Grand Arénas, one free stop away.

Ride times leave out the change at Jean Médecin.

Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station: price for every party size

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81 · ZOU! Express, for the Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurBus 81 Express to Cannes
From
The Ligne 81 stop at Nice Aéroport Terminal 2, five minutes ahead of Terminal 1
To
Cannes Gare SNCF in about 50 minutes, after Le Cannet, Place Benidorm (Office de Tourisme)
Runs
07:35–21:55
Journey
45–58 min

The fare is EUR 21.40 bought ahead — agency, e-boutique, app, SMS at the stop or a tapped card on the validator — against EUR 21.80 paid in cash to the driver.

No local hop: the operator's own sheet says a trip cannot be bought only between Cannes Gare SNCF and Le Cannet — this line is for the airport run.

The last direct departure is 20:50; a 21:55 departure still reaches Cannes, at 22:46, on a slower routing via Antibes.

The TER from Nice-Ville also reaches Cannes, unpriced here.

Bus 81 Express to Cannes: price for every party size

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