Tucked high up in the hills along the southern coast of France, charming Èze is one of the most popular French Riviera villages to visit. If you will be traveling to this gorgeous region soon, there’s a good chance you’ll be staying in Nice due to its robust tourist infrastructure, like hotels and public transportation options. That’s why in this post, I’ll cover exactly how to get from Nice to Èze.

Èze is a little tricky to reach from major Cote d’Azur cities like Nice mostly due to its more secluded location. To make things more confusing, don’t mix up hilltop Èze Village with Èze-sur-Mer (also called Èze-Bord-de-Mer). While the former is the fairy tale tourist town, the latter sits at the bottom of the hill and has a train station.

Let’s get into how you can reach Èze from Nice to enjoy this beloved French Riviera day trip destination.

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How to Get from Nice to Èze, France

1. Easiest Option: Take a Guided Tour

If you don’t want to spend much time doing research or wondering if you’re taking the right train or bus, a local guide removes all the guess work. One of the most popular ways to reach Èze from Nice is by simply booking a guided tour.

I will say, there are an abundance of tours to choose from, whether you want to visit just a few villages or see the entire French Riviera in one day. Either way, all you’ll have to do is sit back and enjoy the views while your guide chauffeurs you around and even offers expert tips and insights into the region.

Note that while taking a guided tour offers the most convenience, this option may also be the priciest.

Related: 10 Reasons Why Èze is Worth Visiting

2. Second Easiest Option: Uber from Nice to Èze

When I finally figured out that Uber was not only available in Nice, but prevalently so, this opened up so many more options for day trips. For example, I could more easily fit in a winery located 10 minutes outside of the city without worrying about waiting around for a local bus with twenty stops.

As it’s not super ideal to keep a rental car in Nice, Uber is the perfect alternative. The drive will take around 30 minutes depending on traffic and will cost around €30.

3. Is There a Train from Nice to Èze?

If you are wondering if you can take the train from Nice to Èze, the answer is… sort of. While you can’t take the train directly into Èze Village, you can take it to Èze-sur-Mer, which sits below Èze at the foot of the hill.

First, you will need to navigate to Èze-sur-Mer from Nice and then choose from three options for reaching Èze:

How to get to Èze-sur-Mer from Nice

You can buy a ticket at the Nice-Ville station and board a train from there to Èze-sur-Mer (expect about 4 stops). If the train is crowded, you may bump a few elbows as you nudge your way out the door and onto the platform.

How to Get from the Èze-sur-Mer Train Station to Èze Village

There are three options for getting from the train station up to Èze Village:

1. Uber: An Uber from the train station up to Èze will take 15 minutes and cost around €20.
2. Bus: Bus 83 runs from the Eze train station to Èze Village. It isn’t the most frequent bus, having only 8 daily departures between 10:10am and 6:55pm. Note that the bus can be crowded upon return from Èze, but it is cost effective at €1.70 each way.
3. Hike: The Nietzsche Path to Èze trailhead is located just a short 4-minute walk from the train station. Be ready for a sweaty climb though, as you basically hike uphill for an hour on uneven stone steps. I personally enjoyed the hike with it’s sweeping Mediterranean views, but it’s not for everyone.

4. How to Get from Nice to Èze on the Bus

Good news! It is indeed possible to take a bus directly from Nice to Èze Village.

Beware that these buses are infrequent, which means they tend to fill up – particularly when returning from Èze. There are two options:

• Bus 82 from Bavastro: This bus is run by Lignes d’Azur, making it a convenient option for those using a Lignes d’Azur card that also covers the Nice tram. The journey takes 16 minutes with 17 stops and costs €1.70 each way. Buy tickets in advance or use the Lignes d’Azur card as you cannot pay upon boarding.
• Bus 602 from Bavastro: This bus is run by ZOU!, so requires a separate ticket from the Lignes d’Azur pass that you can pay upon boarding or buy online. The journey takes about 24 minutes with 17 stops and costs €2.10.

5. Drive Yourself from Nice to Èze

Maybe you have a rental car or perhaps live in France and are bringing your own vehicle? You can certainly opt to drive yourself, with the journey taking around 30 minutes depending on traffic.

There are a few car parks at the bottom of the village behind the bus stop near the “Moyenne Corniche”. Your best bet is the Parking General de Gaulle underground lot, which has several levels and costs €3.30 for 1 hour (more rates listed here).

There is also a seasonal lot at the “Grand Corniche” at Oppidum du Col d’Èze that is open from July 13th to September 15th from 9:30am to 7:30pm and costs €6. While this is 2 kilometers from Èze Village, a free shuttle is available to bring you into the village.

Finally, you can park at the Èze-sur-Mer train station and employ the options for reaching the village that we have already covered above.

Related: Èze in Winter – Is it Worth Visiting?

Day Trip Idea: Combine Èze and Monaco

A popular Nice day trip idea is to spend one day visiting both Èze and Monaco. I recommend seeing Èze in the morning before the afternoon crowds arrive and finishing your day in Monaco. Here’s how:

1. Employ one of the above-mentioned ways of getting to Èze Village. I would discourage doing the Nietzsche Path in this scenario so that you aren’t sweaty for the rest of the day.
2. Take Bus 602 from Èze Village to the Roqueville stop in Monaco. The ride takes around 24 minutes with 14 stops and costs €2.10. Note that this bus is not the most frequent, running about 6 times a day. I recommend catching the bus from Èze around 12:05pm or 2:40pm. You could also take an Uber (about €30) or drive yourself.
3. When you are ready to head back to Nice, simply catch the TER train from Monaco – Monte-Carlo Station. The journey takes around 22 minutes with 4 stops and costs €4.90.

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There you have it: exactly how to get from Nice to Èze Village during your French Riviera getaway no matter what transportation method you prefer. Whether you simply want to spend the day wandering the sloping medieval paths or combine the village with a visit to Monaco, there is a perfect transportation option to suit everyone.

Although it can be tempting, do not stress about missing a bus or train schedules – there is always Uber to save the day!

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