By road and rail The European highway network, which passes only 8 km from the town center, links the Principality to France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, the Benelux, Austria and England. From Nice Airport, the highway enables travellers to reach the Principality, 22 km away, in less than 30 minutes, thanks to its direct connection with one of the coast roads. Between Nice and Monaco, one can also take three very scenic roads : the “Basse Corniche” (N98) along the seafront, the “Moyenne Corniche” (N7) via Eze-Village, and the “Grande Corniche”, via La Turbie and Le Col d'Eze, at an altitude of 512 m.
By rail All trains stop at the Monaco/Monte-Carlo station : Hi-speed TGV trains to and from Paris (journey time 5 hrs 30). Day trains for Milan, Genoa and Basel. Night trains for Strasbourg, Paris, Toulouse, Irun, Port-Bou, Milan, Venice, Pisa and Rome. TERs (Regional ExpressTrains), which connect towns along the Côte d'Azur.
By plane The Nice-Côte d'Azur International Airport connects the Principality of Monaco to more than 86 destinations throughout the world. A major attraction on the Côte d'Azur, the Principality is connected on a daily basis via Nice Airport (a 25-minute drive on the motorway or a 6-minute helicopter flight) to Europe’s major capitals and beyond, to all five continents.
By helicopter Monaco’s Heliport, situated on the seafront, places the Nice-Côte d'Azur International Airport at the very gateway to the Principality with a flight of only 6 minutes. Helicopter transfers are provided by the following companies : - Héli Air Monaco Héliport de Monaco - Fontvieille Tel + 377 92 050 050. Regular service every 20 minutes, offering users high-quality complementary services such as free transfers from the heliport to your hotel or place of residence in the Principality… - Monacair Héliport de Monaco - Fontvieille Tel +377 97 97 39 01 Service by request for groups travelling to Nice, Cannes and Monaco for all types of events.
By sea A modern maritime town, the Principality benefits from two deep-water harbours, situated on either side of the Rock of Monaco. Port d'Hercule, which forms an integral part of the town, provides access for yachts of up to 130 metres. With its new sea wall, it ensures exceptionally comfortable amenities. Since July 1st 2004, in conformity with regulations laid down by the International Security Code for Ships and Port Installations (code I.S.P.S.), it has been equipped in such a way as to guarantee top-level security for cruise ships, their passengers and crews stopping over in Monaco. Permanent surveillance is carried out by the Maritime Police. The Port of Fontvieille can accommodate about 100 boats in its harbour of approx 13.75 acres.
