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Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville stationorBus 82 Express to Antibes?

The short answer

For one traveler the Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station is cheaper by €9.30. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station is quicker: 33 min against 47 min. The Bus 82 Express to Antibes varies between 35 and 55 minutes.

Tram 2 and tram 1 to Nice-Ville station: 05:20–23:51. Bus 82 Express to Antibes: 07:30–21:55.

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 82 Express to AntibesDifference
1€1.70€11€9.30
2€3.40€22€18.60
3€5.10€33€27.90
4€6.80€44€37.20
5€8.50€55€46.50
6€10.20€66€55.80
7€11.90€77€65.10
8€13.60€88€74.40

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

See the Lignes d'Azur Solo
82 · ZOU! Express, for the Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurBus 82 Express to Antibes
From
The Ligne 82 stop at Nice Aéroport Terminal 2, five minutes ahead of Terminal 1
To
The Pôle d'Echanges d'Antibes, by the railway station, in about 47 minutes, then on to Juan-les-Pins, Golfe-Juan and Vallauris
Runs
07:30–21:55
Journey
35–55 min

The fare is EUR 11.00 bought ahead — agency, e-boutique, app or a tapped card on the validator — against EUR 11.40 paid in cash to the driver.

One fare for the whole line: it costs the same whether you get off at Antibes or ride on to Golfe-Juan or Vallauris.

Since 10 March 2025 the bus also calls at Terminal 1, five minutes after Terminal 2.

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

Bus 82 Express to Antibes: price for every party size

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