Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2012 - Getting There

Getting to the Monaco Grand Prix from the UK 

By plane 

The nearest Airport to Monaco is Nice Cote-d’Azur International Airport 

Direct Flights to Nice are available from most UK airports (approximately 2 hours)

 Another (sometimes more economic) option is to fly to Milan and to catch at train to Monaco (approximately 4 hours).

By Train

For a more leisurely (and romantic) journey you may want to consider a train journey to Monaco. Regular services run from London St Pancras to Paris Nord (2 1/4 hours) and TGV from Paris Gare Lyon to Monte Carlo (approximately 6 hours). 

By car 

The driving time from London (via Eurotunnel) to Monaco is around 15 hours. Although this is by far the longest way to travel you will drive through some of the most stunning scenery France has to offer (why not spilt your journey in Lyon or Dijon). Parking in Monaco is neither easy to find nor cheap so make sure you book in advance.  Whilst driving is the most challenging way to get to Monaco there is a no more rewarding experience than parking your car on casino square. 

How to get from Nice Airport to Monaco 

By Helicopter 

Whilst expensive (around €700 his is by far the quickest (around 6 minutes) and most exciting way to get to Monaco – Heli-Air have departures at approximately 20 minute intervals to Monaco heliport close to Fontvielle harbour (10 minutes walk from our yacht collection point). On arrival at Monaco Heliair run a car service to take you to your accommodation. 

By Bus 

Rapide Code D’Azure run busses from outside of the airport terminal to the centre of Monaco (route 110), these leave at half hourly intervals and cost €18 single €28 return (at the time of writing), the journey takes approximately 50 minutes and there are stops at most key locations in Monaco. 

By Taxi

Taxis are available form outside of the main airport terminal, the journey takes approximately 30-45 minutes and will cost around 80 euros. Be sure and get a price from your driver before travelling or if on the meter make sure it is switched on. 

By train 

Regular busses run from Nice Airport to Nice St Augustin railway station where trains are available to Monaco at approximately 20-minute intervals. This method of travel is by far the cheapest, is one of the prettiest train journeys in the world and is often quicker than a taxi journey but if you cannot read French the signs can sometimes be confusing so be prepared to ask for help. This journey only costs approximately €5 each way (including bus fare).

Alternatively you can take a taxi to St Augustin railway station but where’s the fun in that? 

European travel 

Most European cities offer direct flights to Monaco and most towns offer rail links. 

International travel 

Flights to Nice or Milan are available from most major international cities.