The glamorous principality of Monaco, home to the Monte Carlo Casino, F1 Grand Prix circuit, and luxury yachts.

About Monaco / Monte Carlo

Monaco is the world's second-smallest sovereign state, a 2 square kilometer principality wedged between the French Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. Despite its tiny size, it packs extraordinary density of wealth, culture, and attractions into its hillside terrain, from the famous Monte Carlo Casino to the Prince's Palace perched on a rocky promontory.

Monte Carlo, Monaco's most famous quarter, is synonymous with luxury and high-stakes gambling. The Belle Époque Casino de Monte Carlo, designed by Charles Garnier (who also designed the Paris Opéra), anchors a district of designer boutiques, five-star hotels, and the legendary Café de Paris. Each May, the Monaco Grand Prix transforms the city's narrow streets into a Formula 1 circuit.

Beyond the glamour, Monaco offers the excellent Oceanographic Museum founded by Prince Albert I, the exotic Jardin Exotique clinging to the cliffside, and the charming old town (Monaco-Ville) where the Changing of the Guard takes place daily at the Prince's Palace. The harbor area of Port Hercules is perpetually lined with some of the world's most impressive superyachts.

Nearby Landmarks

Monte Carlo Casino Prince's Palace Oceanographic Museum Port Hercules Japanese Garden

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost €80-100 (~$87-109)
Time 35-45 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost €70-90 (~$76-98)
Time 35-45 minutes

Terminal arrivals

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Express Bus 110 from Terminal 1 or 2 bus stops directly to Monaco.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi €80-100 (~$87-109) 35-45 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare €70-90 (~$76-98) 35-45 minutes Budget-conscious, app users

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

Express Bus 110 runs until approximately 9:00 PM. After that, taxis from Nice airport to Monaco cost €75-95 (fixed rate). Monaco itself has an excellent night bus network. For a splurge, Monacair helicopter transfers (7 minutes, from €150 one-way) operate until late evening.

Luggage Tips

Express Bus 110 has luggage compartments underneath. Trains along the coast have limited luggage space and stations involve stairs. Given Monaco's hilly terrain and many steps, pack light or arrange a taxi if you have heavy bags.

Accessibility

Express Bus 110 has wheelchair-accessible boarding. Monaco itself has numerous public elevators and escalators connecting its different levels, making the hilly principality surprisingly navigable. The Monte Carlo Casino area is mostly flat and accessible.