When planning for a tour of the French Rivera there are several places that tourists will name as places of interest; they include Nice, Cannes and Monaco. These beautiful coastal tourism sites present beautiful scenery, accommodation, and historical and cultural values. It will be significant for planning how you are going from one city to another, and the amount of time you are likely to spend during your travel. In this blog, I will discuss the existing proximity between Nice, Cannes, and Monaco; the existing mean of transportation.
1. Nice
Our tour begins in Nice, one of the most colourful and famous tourists` attraction featuring the Promenade des Anglais, beautiful sea front and beaches and Old Town. Thus Nice located on the French Riviera provides a good starting point for visitors wishing to visit the neighboring places such as Cannes or Monaco.
1.1 Nice to Cannes
The direct road distance from Nice to Cannes is about 21 kilometers (13 miles), but because the direct route passes inland, the scenic drive takes about 33 kilometers (21 miles). It is easy to move from one city to another and there are many ways transport can be done.
- By Train: This train service connecting Nice and Cannes can take between 30 to 45 minutes and this makes it ideal for any traveller. Trains are common and can be accessed through ticket stands in stations, or through online means.
- By Car: Car riding is also possible, the trip usually takes approximately 40 minutes, that depends on traffic though. If you fancy a self drive, there are several car rental firms within Nice for easy hire of vehicles.
- By Bus: Buses are cheap means of getting from Nice to Cannes. Travel by air takes approximately 45minutes to an hour depending on traffic congestion.
1.2 Nice to Monaco
Monaco the second smallest country in the world Rich famous and beautiful city is located about 12 miles or 20 kilometers from Nice. Getting from Nice to Monaco is quick and convenient, with various transportation options:
- By Train: The distance in between Nice and Monaco is well covered in 20 minutes by train. The centre to centre service is quite regular, and the train journey provides always amazing ocean scenery along the coast.
- By Car: If one is a driver, then driving duration is normally 30 minutes depending on the traffic current on the road. However, a big limitation to this is that parking in this city is not easy and is relatively costly.
- By Bus: Buses are also available for transport from Nice to Monaco and vice versa. It usually costs about 45 minutes depending on the traffic.
- By Boat: For the adventure bend, it is also possible to have a boat or a ferry tour from Nice to Monaco. This option offer another viewpoint of the magnificent coast strip.
2. Cannes
It is the city of film festival celebrated annually, is positioned along the Mediterranean coast, approximately 31kilometres (19miles) to the south-west of Nice. Besides the annual film festival Cannes has lovely sand beaches, elegant and stylish hotels as well as exquisite boutiques. Let’s explore the distances between Cannes and the neighboring cities:
2.1 Cannes to Nice
Earlier we said that the distance between Cannes and Nice is approximately 33 kilometers (21 miles). Getting from one city to another is very easy and therefore does not take much time to cover both cities during the trip. To read about certain features of transportation between two cities, Nice and Cannes, refer back to section 1.1.
2.2 Cannes to Monaco
It is also near Cannes and just 55 kilometers (34 miles) away from it to the east, lying in the south coast of France. The various transportation means that can be used in the transport from Nice to Monaco can also be used in getting from Cannes to Monaco.
3. Monaco
Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, but its lifestyle, casinos and the sceneries make it an attractive place to visit. Although Monaco is small, it is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and offers easy access to neighboring cities:
3.1 Monaco to Nice
To reach Nice from Monaco will follow the way mentioned in section 1.2. Transportation includes rail, bus, automobile, and water, so that you can make your journey as comfortable as possible.
3.2 Monaco to Cannes
In the same way described in section 2.2 you can reach from Monaco to Cannes by car, bus and also by train.
It does not matter which city you decide to visit first; the travel distances between Nice, Cannes and Monaco are not very extensive, and you will easily be able to pack different destinations into one trip. Perhaps, it would be interesting to recall such factors as the kinds of transportation, views, and opportunities of magnificent French Riviera, coastal cities.
