Nice airport to Cannes at night

Hi all,

I am travelling from Nice airport to Cannes town around 11pm. The trains don%26#39;t seem to run that late, same with the busses.

They want a lot for a hire car and i have looked on the airport site which tells me a taxi is about 80euro.

Anyone got any ideas for that time of night? which will be cheaper than a taxi...

Thanks!

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There are trains running through Nice St Augustin - the nearest train station to the airport - late at night - to Cannes. however the only and last scheduled stopping service is 00.30 at Nice St Augustin bound for Cannes. . The previous is 22.51 - which you will miss.

From my VirtualTourist.com travel tips:

The main railway line between Nice and Cannes has a stop %26quot;Nice, St Augustin%26quot; ( Bd. Edouard Grinda) which is officially the airport stop. However its near the airport, not at the airport, and not very near at that. Experienced local travellers use it because it avoids the risk of traffic snarl ups that occasionally happen, and they know the route to Terminal one via subways, road crossings and around the large Arenas office blocks.

From Terminal 1 :

- Exit at arrivals, Gate A1.

- Cross along the pedestrian way towards %26quot;Arénas%26quot;, under the RN98 bridge (Passage de la Caravelle).

- Cross Av. Lindbergh and turn left (Lycée hôtelier Paul Augier).

- Turn right (Bd. René Cassin), to the traffic light.

- Cross to the left, under the SNCF railway bridge (Route de Grenoble), then turn right (Av. Edouard Grinda).

Its a very small station frequently deserted and often unstaffed - tickets only from machines - about a half mile 15 minute walk , as long as you don%26#39;t get lost - the signposting is non-existent. If your flight is Terminal Two, you can shuttle between T1 and T2, but the extra hassle means its not a good way to reach Terminal 2 - not a practical journey on foot.

Also you must ensure your train is of the stopping at all stations when going to the airprt this way - not all trains out of Nice and Cannes stop at St Augustin.

That said, its not too difficult a connection provided you know what to expect

Hiring a car is another option, but the buses are long gone

Its find your way to Nice St Augustin, or pay up for a cab.

Good luck!

Andrew

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