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Port guide: compare transport from Nice (Villefranche)

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France 16 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Nice (Villefranche)

Port call at Nice (Villefranche), in Villefranche-sur-Mer (France). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Walk to the old town of Villefranche, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

The ship drops anchor off Villefranche-sur-Mer. Passengers reach the village by small boat. The village of Villefranche is a 5-minute walk away, or you can take the train or bus to Nice.

Villefranche-sur-Mer Cruise Anchorage
Cheapest option Free Walk to the old town of Villefranche
Fastest option 8 min Walk to the old town of Villefranche
Simplest option Walk to the old town of Villefranche Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Train from Villefranche to Nice in 20 min
  • Lignes d'Azur buses available

Warnings

  • No fixed platform
  • Prefer exit as soon as possible

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to the old town of Villefranche

Free - 8 min - Free according to disembarkation schedule tender

Immediate access to the historic centre from the tender landing stage

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

16 option(s) shown for Nice (Villefranche)

Walk to the old town of Villefranche

Old town of Villefranche-sur-Mer

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to disembarkation schedule tender
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Immediate access to the historic centre from the tender landing stage

Attention point

Sloping streets and cobblestones in places

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for a short visit around the old port, narrow streets and restaurants

Source : Villefranche-sur-Mer Tourisme; ; port tender croisière

Walk to Plage des Marinières

Plage des Marinières

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to disembarkation schedule tender
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Beach within easy walking distance of the tender dock

Attention point

Can be very busy in summer

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good fast beach option without transport from the old port

Source : Villefranche-sur-Mer Tourisme;

Taxi to Nice old town

Old Nice / Cours Saleya

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available on call or nearby depending on traffic
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the tourist centre of Nice

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm fare or request meter before departure

Source : ; services taxi locaux; Nice Tourisme

Taxi to Nice Côte d'Azur airport

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or taxi call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

High cost and possible traffic to the airport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; booking in advance recommended for connecting flights

Source : Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur; ; services taxi locaux

Walk to Villefranche-sur-Mer station

Villefranche-sur-Mer station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to disembarkation schedule tender
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to quickly get to the TER trains to Nice, Monaco or Èze

Attention point

Uphill access from the old port

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow for a short climb from the port to the station

Source : SNCF TER; Explore Nice Côte d’Azur;

Bus line 15 to Nice Port

Nice Port / Port Lympia

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Lignes d'Azur timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Low-cost option to Nice from Villefranche

Attention point

Bus stop to be reached from the old port; traffic possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, get off at the line 15 stop, then take the bus to Nice Port.

Source : Lignes d’Azur; Explore Nice Côte d’Azur;

Bus line 15 to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Lignes d'Azur timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Makes it easy to get to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat without a taxi

Attention point

Frequency and attendance to be checked in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful option for Villa Ephrussi, promenade and peninsula

Source : Lignes d’Azur; Explore Nice Côte d’Azur;

TER train to Nice-Ville

Nice-City

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Frequent trains according to SNCF TER timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Fast and reliable to Nice centre

Attention point

Need to go up to the station from the old port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, walk to Villefranche station then TER to Nice-Ville.

Source : SNCF Connect; TER Sud; Explore Nice Côte d’Azur

TER train to Monaco-Monte-Carlo

Monaco-Monte-Carlo

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Frequent trains according to SNCF TER timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Simple excursion to Monaco without a car

Attention point

Need to go up to the station and supervise the return tender

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, walk to Villefranche station then TER to Monaco

Source : SNCF TER; Explore Nice Côte d’Azur;

VTC to Nice old town

Old Nice / Cours Saleya

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Availability varies according to traffic and access to the old port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point in the application

Source : Uber; ; Nice Tourisme

Taxi to Èze Village

Èze Village

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available by reservation or taxi call
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the hilltop village without having to deal with connections

Attention point

More expensive than train and bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if you don't have much time or if you want to avoid the climb from Èze-sur-Mer.

Source : ; Explore Nice Côte d’Azur; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Monaco-Monte-Carlo

Monaco-Monte-Carlo

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or taxi call
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Monaco without going to the station

Attention point

High cost compared to TER

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for families or groups, confirm price and return before departure

Source : ; services taxi locaux; Visit Monaco

VTC to Nice Côte d'Azur airport

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Variable availability, especially on busy days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin for tender, walk to pick-up point and traffic

Source : Uber; Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur;

VTC to Monaco-Monte-Carlo

Monaco-Monte-Carlo

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable with price known in advance

Attention point

Availability and prices vary according to time and demand

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book or check availability before leaving the tender port

Source : Uber; ; Visit Monaco

TER train to Èze-sur-Mer

Èze-sur-Mer

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Frequent trains according to SNCF TER timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A quick way to get to Èze-sur-Mer station

Attention point

The hilltop village of Èze is higher up; difficult bus or climb afterwards.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, TER to Èze-sur-Mer then shuttle, bus or taxi to Èze Village.

Source : SNCF TER; Explore Nice Côte d’Azur;

TER train to Cannes

Cannes train station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Regular trains according to SNCF TER timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A car-free trip to Cannes

Attention point

Longer route for a short stopover; tender return to be secured

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Villefranche station then TER to Cannes

Source : SNCF TER; SNCF Connect;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.