Nice, the largest city of the French Riviera, is about 30 km east of Cannes and reached by TER Zou train in 30 to 40 minutes. The old town, Vieux Nice, has the Cours Saleya flower and food market, Place Rossetti with Fenocchio ice cream and narrow lanes, and the Colline du Château offers views over the Baie des Anges. The Promenade des Anglais runs 7 km along the seafront, and museums include the Musée Matisse on Cimiez hill and the MAMAC. Local specialities such as socca, pissaladière and salade niçoise are found in the old town. The station Nice-Ville is on Avenue Thiers, a 20-minute walk or short tram ride to the sea.
| Distance | 30 km east of Cannes |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 30-40 minutes by train |
| Getting there | TER Zou trains from Gare de Cannes at least every 20 minutes; fare about EUR 7-8 (~$8-9) |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Gare de Nice-Ville, Avenue Thiers, 06000 Nice, France |
How to get there
- TER train
- Express bus 200 from Cannes via Antibes
- Car (about 35 minutes outside rush hour)
Suggested itinerary
- Morning at Cours Saleya, lunch of socca, Colline du Château in the afternoon, walk the Promenade des Anglais, evening train back
Location
Gare de Nice-Ville, Avenue Thiers, 06000 Nice, France
43.7102, 7.2620 View on map
Highlights
- Cours Saleya market
- Promenade des Anglais
- Colline du Château viewpoint
- Socca and Niçoise food
Tips for visiting
- Take the tram T1 from Nice-Ville to Vieux Nice
- Visit the market in the morning (closed Mondays for flowers)
- Buy a day pass for the tram and bus if staying all day
When to visit
Spring and autumn.
Accessibility
Trams and the Promenade are step-free; Vieux Nice has cobbles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Cannes to Nice?
About 30 to 40 minutes.
What is socca?
A chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven, a local street food.