Nice to Monaco bus: line 600, timetable, fares and stops (2026)

Taking the Nice to Monaco bus is still the cheapest way to reach the Principality from the Côte d'Azur: EUR 2.20 a ride, a departure every 10 to 20 minutes and, as a bonus, one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe right outside the window. Since April 2024, ZOU! line 600 has linked the port of Nice with Villefranche, Beaulieu, Èze, Cap d'Ail and Monaco before carrying on to Menton. From the airport, line 80 Express makes the trip with no change. This guide, written from the Port Palace, a few minutes' walk from the Sainte-Dévote stop, gathers everything you need to know before boarding: routes, stops, 2026 timetables, fares, insider tips and how the bus compares with the train.

Nice to Monaco bus: the essentials in 30 seconds

Two regional routes connect Nice and Monaco. Line 600 leaves from the port of Nice (Square Normandie-Niemen stop) and follows the Basse Corniche to Monaco and then Menton. Line 80 Express leaves directly from terminals 1 and 2 of Nice Côte d'Azur airport and reaches Monaco by motorway. Allow 45 minutes to 1h10 depending on traffic on line 600, and around 50 minutes on line 80.

Which bus goes from Nice to Monaco?

ZOU! line 600, the former line 100

Regulars still call it "the 100". That is the historic name of this legendary bus that hugs the shoreline from Nice to Menton. On 6 April 2024, lines 607 (Nice-Monaco) and 608 (Menton-Monaco) were merged to recreate a single route, numbered 600 and operated by the Région Sud's ZOU! network.

Line 600 serves, in order, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Èze-sur-Mer, Cap d'Ail, Monaco, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Menton. It is the only bus that crosses the Principality from end to end, with seven stops on Monegasque territory, from Place d'Armes to Saint-Roman.

Line 80 Express from Nice airport

If you land in Nice with luggage, line 80 Express is the simplest Nice airport to Monaco bus, with no connection. It serves the bus stations of terminal 2 and then terminal 1, takes the A8 motorway and enters Monaco at Place d'Armes before continuing to the Casino, the tourist office and Menton. The journey takes about 50 minutes to Place d'Armes, with a departure every 30 to 50 minutes from roughly 6 am to 10 pm.

Comfort is that of a coach (WiFi, air conditioning, luggage holds), and the fare is considerably higher than on line 600: EUR 21.40 one way in 2026. Some departures skip Cap d'Ail and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and head straight for Monaco, which shortens the trip further.

Line 601 for late-night returns

After 9 pm, line 600 stops running. Line 601, the former "Noctambus", takes over between the port of Nice and Menton via Monaco. It runs every evening in summer from 21 June, as well as on the eve of public holidays, with a first departure from Nice at around 9:30 pm. The rest of the year it only operates on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Lignes d'Azur and Zest'bus urban tickets are not accepted on this night service.

Where do you catch bus 600 in Nice?

The Nice terminus of line 600 is at Square Normandie-Niemen, on Port Lympia, at the foot of Castle Hill. This is worth knowing: unlike the old line 100, the bus no longer leaves from the city centre or the railway station.

To reach the port from Nice-Ville station, the easiest option is the tram: line 1 to Garibaldi then a 5-minute walk, or line 2 to the Port Lympia terminus. From the airport, tram line 2 goes directly to Port Lympia in about 35 minutes, so you can connect with line 600 for a complete journey at a very low cost.

One operating rule deserves a mention: towards Menton, passengers may not alight before the Château de l'Anglais stop, and in the other direction nobody boards after that same stop. Within Nice, line 600 is reserved for intercity journeys, with local trips left to the city buses.

How long does the bus take from Nice to Monaco?

On paper, line 600 links the port of Nice with the Place des Moulins stop in Monte-Carlo in 45 to 50 minutes. In practice the Basse Corniche is a two-lane road that passes through villages, and journey time depends a great deal on the hour. Early in the morning or early afternoon, 45 minutes is enough. Between 7:30 and 9 am or 5 and 7 pm, expect 1h to 1h10, especially in summer when the beaches of Villefranche and Beaulieu draw the crowds.

Frequency, on the other hand, is excellent: a departure roughly every 10 minutes at weekday peak times, every 15 minutes the rest of the day and every 20 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. There is no need to plan your departure to the minute: just turn up at the stop.

The times above are taken from the ZOU! timetable valid from 6 April 2026 and are given as a guide. They change with each service update, particularly in summer. The safest bet is to check the official ZOU! network timetables or to track your bus in real time on the Zenbus app.

How much is the Nice to Monaco bus in 2026?

Line 600 is one of the ZOU! network's "proximity" routes, with a flat fare whatever the distance. Since 2 June 2026, a single ticket costs EUR 2.20 when bought in advance (ZOU! app, online shop, agencies) or by contactless payment on board, and EUR 2.60 if you pay in cash to the driver. The same ticket takes you all the way from Nice to Menton.

The most convenient option is Open Payment: simply tap your contactless bank card or smartphone (Apple Pay, Google Pay) on the reader as you board. The fare is charged automatically at the advance rate, with no queue and no paper ticket. It is a real step forward for international visitors, who no longer need small change.

Several formulas bring the price down even further:

• Mini-Group ticket: for 3 to 9 people travelling together, EUR 4.60 for 3, EUR 5.20 for 4, EUR 5.60 for 5, up to 50% off.
• 10-journey pack: EUR 15.40, valid for 12 months, ideal for several return trips during your stay.
• Pass Sud Azur Explore: EUR 35 for 3 days, EUR 50 for 7 days or EUR 80 for 14 days, with unlimited travel on trains, trams and buses in the Alpes-Maritimes and Monaco, including the Principality's city buses.
• Children: free under 4. The 50% reduction for ages 4 to 11 applies to Express routes such as line 80, not to the flat fare on line 600.

A useful detail for those staying between Nice and Monaco: Lignes d'Azur urban tickets are accepted on line 600 for journeys that stay within the Nice metropolitan area, without entering the Principality. Likewise, Zest'bus season-ticket holders can use it between Monaco and Menton. For a genuine Nice-Monaco trip, however, you need a ZOU! ticket.

Where to get off in Monaco: the line 600 stops

Line 600 enters Monaco via Cap d'Ail and crosses the Principality from west to east. Here are the seven Monegasque stops and what they serve:

• Place d'Armes: the Condamine district, the market, the western side of Port Hercule and the lifts and stairways up to the Rock and the Prince's Palace.
• Princesse Antoinette: an intermediate stop on Boulevard Albert Ier, along the harbour.
• Sainte-Dévote Gare: the Monaco-Monte-Carlo railway station, Sainte-Dévote church, the legendary Formula 1 corner and the Port Palace, a few minutes' walk away.
• Monte-Carlo (Casino): Casino Square, the Hôtel de Paris, the Café de Paris and the boutiques of the Carré d'Or.
• Office de Tourisme: Boulevard des Moulins, the Japanese Garden and access to Larvotto.
• Place des Moulins: the shopping heart of Monte-Carlo, halfway between the Casino and the beaches.
• Saint-Roman: the eastern exit of the Principality, towards Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.

For a stay at the Port Palace, get off at Sainte-Dévote Gare: the hotel is just below, on Avenue John Fitzgerald Kennedy, facing the yachts of Port Hercule. If you would rather start with the old town, Place d'Armes is the right stop; you can then reach the hotel along the quays in about ten minutes.

Bus or train between Nice and Monaco: which should you choose?

The question comes up on every visit. The TER train links Nice-Ville station with Monaco in 20 to 25 minutes, at a frequency close to that of the bus, for a full fare of EUR 5 to 7 depending on the period. It is unbeatable on time, but its route through tunnels and cuttings leaves little room for scenery, and Monaco's station, carved into the rock, means a few minutes of lifts and corridors on arrival.

Bus 600 takes twice as long but costs two to three times less, and it offers a continuous panorama over Villefranche bay, the tip of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu bay and the cliffs of Cap d'Ail. It also drops passengers at street level, a stone's throw from the harbour or the Casino, without passing through the station's underground levels.

Our advice: the train for a quick day return or a fixed-time appointment, the bus for the scenic ride, a first taste of the Riviera or a tight budget. For a transfer with bulky luggage at a set time, the most comfortable option remains the private transfer that our guests can book through the hotel, or the Nice to Monaco helicopter for a seven-minute flight. Every way of getting here is detailed in our guide on how to get to Monaco.

Line 600, an excursion in itself along the Riviera

Many of our guests take bus 600 not to arrive but to explore. With a 10-journey pack or a Pass Sud Azur Explore, the route becomes the ideal thread for visiting the coast between Monaco and Nice at your own pace, without worrying about parking, the real headache of the Riviera.

Heading west from Monaco, the stop-offs follow one another naturally. Cap d'Ail and its coastal path, five minutes away, then Èze, where the Gare d'Èze stop marks the start of the Nietzsche path up to the hilltop village. Further on, Beaulieu-sur-Mer and the Villa Kérylos, which has its own stop, then Villefranche-sur-Mer and its colourful bay, at the Octroi stop. The terminus at the port of Nice finally opens onto Old Nice, a ten-minute walk away.

Heading east, the same route takes you to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Menton in around thirty minutes, on the same ticket. From Menton bus station, Italian buses take over towards Ventimiglia and its famous Friday market.

Getting to the Port Palace from the bus stop

The Sainte-Dévote Gare stop is on Boulevard Albert Ier, just above Port Hercule. The Port Palace is visible from the stop: simply walk down towards the harbour and follow Avenue John Fitzgerald Kennedy for a few hundred metres. The route is flat and takes three to five minutes, with no difficulty even with a wheeled suitcase.

Once your bags are dropped off, the Principality can be explored on foot or with the city buses of the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco, whose six routes serve the Rock, Fontvieille, Larvotto and the Exotic Garden. Tickets are bought on board for around EUR 2, or EUR 1.50 in advance, and the Pass Sud Azur Explore is valid there too. From our rooms and suites facing the harbour, the Casino is a ten-minute walk and the Prince's Palace a quarter of an hour.

When staying at the Port Palace, you can also leave the organisation of your arrival to your dedicated concierge: a private saloon-car transfer from the airport, tickets for excursions along the coast, or simply advice on the best time to travel to avoid traffic. It is one of the advantages of a boutique hotel located right on Port Hercule, five minutes from the station and the bus stop.

Frequently asked questions about the Nice to Monaco bus

Which bus goes from Nice to Monaco?

ZOU! line 600 links the port of Nice (Square Normandie-Niemen) to Monaco and Menton along the Basse Corniche. From Nice airport, line 80 Express serves Monaco directly with no change.

How much is the bus from Nice to Monaco?

A single ticket on line 600 costs EUR 2.20 in advance or by contactless payment on board, and EUR 2.60 in cash from the driver. The 80 Express bus from the airport costs EUR 21.40 one way.

How long does bus 600 take from Nice to Monaco?

Allow 45 to 50 minutes off-peak between the port of Nice and Monte-Carlo, and up to 1h10 at rush hour or on summer weekends, as the Basse Corniche is often congested.

Where does bus 600 stop in Monaco?

Bus 600 makes seven stops in the Principality: Place d'Armes, Princesse Antoinette, Sainte-Dévote Gare, Monte-Carlo Casino, Office de Tourisme, Place des Moulins and Saint-Roman. Sainte-Dévote Gare is the closest stop to the Port Palace and Port Hercule.

Can I pay for the Nice to Monaco bus by bank card?

Yes. The Open Payment system lets you validate your journey by tapping a contactless bank card or smartphone on the reader at the bus entrance, at the advance fare of EUR 2.20.

Does bus 100 from Nice to Monaco still exist?

No. Line 100 was replaced by lines 607 and 608, which were merged on 6 April 2024 into line 600, following the same coastal route between Nice, Monaco and Menton.

Is there a night bus between Monaco and Nice?

Yes, line 601 runs evening services every day in summer from 21 June and on the eve of public holidays, and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the rest of the year. The first departure from Nice is around 9:30 pm.

In short

The Nice to Monaco bus means EUR 2.20, a departure every quarter of an hour and a scenic 45-minute to one-hour ride along the most beautiful corniche in the Mediterranean. Line 600 drops its passengers a stone's throw from Port Hercule, line 80 Express takes care of the airport, and the Pass Sud Azur Explore turns this simple bus into a key to the whole Riviera. All that remains is to choose your room overlooking the harbour and enjoy, as you step off the bus, the very best that Monaco has to offer.