How to get from Nice to Sophia Antipolis by bus and train?

Nice to Sophia Antipolis map

From Nice to Sophia Antipolis by bus and train

To get from Nice to Sophia Antipolis in Valbonne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 57 bus from Pastorelli station to Gare Thiers station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C3 train and finally take the A bus from Pole D'Echanges Antibes station to Belugues station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 57
Train - C3C3
Bus - AA
Walk to Sophia Antipolis
Leaves from Pastorelli

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pastorelli
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 57
    Wait for bus
    57
    Saint-Sylvestre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare Thiers
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gare De Nice-Ville
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - C3C3
    Wait for train
    C3
    86014
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gare D'Antibes
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pole D'Echanges Antibes
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    G.R. Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belugues
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sophia Antipolis
    Walk to
    Sophia Antipolis
    Rue Paul Cézanne
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Nice to Sophia Antipolis by bus and train via C3 and A

To get from Nice to Sophia Antipolis in Valbonne, take the C3 train from Gare De Nice-Ville station to Gare D'Antibes station. Next, take the A bus from Pole D'Echanges Antibes station to Belugues station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to train station
Train - C3C3
Bus - AA
Walk to Sophia Antipolis
Leaves from Gare De Nice-Ville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gare De Nice-Ville
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - C3C3
    Wait for train
    C3
    86014
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gare D'Antibes
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pole D'Echanges Antibes
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    G.R. Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belugues
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sophia Antipolis
    Walk to
    Sophia Antipolis
    Rue Paul Cézanne
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nice to Sophia Antipolis

The distance between Nice, Valbonne and Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne is approximately 29.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nice to Sophia Antipolis by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Valbonne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Nice

Nice is located at Boulevard Dubouchage, Valbonne and the nearest public transit station is Jean Médecin.

Bus stations close to Nice:

  • Jean Médecin
  • Alphonse Karr
  • J. Médecin / Pastorelli

Public transit stations close to Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne

Sophia Antipolis is located at Rue Paul Cézanne, Valbonne and the nearest public transit station is Les Lucioles.

Bus stations close to Sophia Antipolis:

  • Les Lucioles
  • Lucioles
  • Sophie Laffitte

Related Routes

Nice to Sophia Antipolis map

Alternative route from Nice to Sophia Antipolis by bus and train via C3 and A

To get from Nice to Sophia Antipolis in Valbonne, take the C3 train from Gare De Nice-Ville station to Gare D'Antibes station. Next, take the A bus from Pole D'Echanges Antibes station to Belugues station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to train station
Train - C3C3
Bus - AA
Walk to Sophia Antipolis
Leaves from Gare De Nice-Ville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gare De Nice-Ville
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - C3C3
    Wait for train
    C3
    86014
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gare D'Antibes
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pole D'Echanges Antibes
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    G.R. Valbonne Sophia-Antipolis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belugues
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sophia Antipolis
    Walk to
    Sophia Antipolis
    Rue Paul Cézanne
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Sophia Antipolis?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line C3, Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nice to Sophia Antipolis?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line C3, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nice and Sophia Antipolis?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nice to Sophia Antipolis?

    The 57 bus line goes from Pastorelli station near Nice in Nice to Saint-Sylvestre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Saint-Sylvestre station near Sophia Antipolis in Valbonne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nice to Sophia Antipolis by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Nice in Nice and Sophia Antipolis in Valbonne by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nice to get to Sophia Antipolis?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Pastorelli stop near Nice in Nice.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nice and Sophia Antipolis?

    Get off the bus at the Saint-Sylvestre stop, which is closest to Sophia Antipolis in Valbonne.

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