Take bus 82 or 602 from Nice Vauban to Èze Village; the ride takes about 30–35 minutes and costs about $2 (€1.70).
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The simplest way to catch the Bus from Nice to Eze, France is to board at Vauban station in eastern Nice and get off at the Èze Village stop. Both line 82 and line 602 use the Moyenne Corniche, so they reach the hilltop village entrance without the steep climb from Èze-sur-Mer station.
Vauban is not Nice-Ville railway station. From central Nice, take tram line 1 toward Hôpital Pasteur and leave at Vauban, then follow signs for the bus platforms. Check the live departure board before leaving central Nice because departures are unevenly spaced.
For date-specific bus, rail, and transfer choices between the two places, compare the available connections here:
The Direct Bus Route From Nice To Èze Village
Line 82 is the clearest direct choice, while line 602 is a useful second option when its departure time suits your day. Both stop at Èze Village, a few minutes on foot from the pedestrian entrance to the medieval center.
Line 82 starts at Vauban and continues beyond Èze Village to Plateau de la Justice. Line 602 runs from Nice toward Monaco and also serves Èze Village; the official line 82 timetable marks the 602 departures in blue because the two services share this part of the route.
- Board: Vauban bus station in Nice.
- Leave: Èze Village, not Èze-sur-Mer.
- Normal ride: about 30–35 minutes.
- Traffic risk: allow extra time in summer, on weekends, and during road works on the Moyenne Corniche.
Which Bus Should You Take?
Take whichever of lines 82 or 602 leaves first and stops at Èze Village. Line 82 is easier to recognize as the local Èze route, but line 602 can cut a long wait between 82 departures.
Do not board line 600 for the hilltop village. Line 600 follows the coast to Èze-sur-Mer, leaving you far below the medieval center; reaching the village then requires line 83 or a steep uphill walk.
Stop-name check: “Èze Village” is the hilltop stop. “Èze-sur-Mer” is the coastal rail station and beach area.
Nice To Èze Transport Options At A Glance
The direct bus is the cheapest route that arrives near the old village. The train is faster only to the coast, so the full train-plus-transfer trip can take longer than the bus.
| Route | Typical Time | Rough Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 82, Vauban to Èze Village | About 30–35 minutes | About $2 (€1.70) |
| Bus 602, Vauban to Èze Village | About 30–35 minutes | About $2 (€1.70) on this fare section |
| Tram 1 plus bus 82 or 602 | Usually 45–60 minutes from central Nice | One $2 (€1.70) trip when transfer rules are met |
| TER train plus bus 83 | About 30–60 minutes with the connection | TER fare plus a local bus ticket |
| TER train plus Nietzsche Path | About 75–105 minutes including the climb | TER fare; the walk is free |
| Taxi or ride service | About 25–40 minutes with traffic | Metered or app-priced; far above the bus fare |
| Rental car | About 25–40 minutes plus parking time | Rental, fuel, and parking costs |
The current official line 82 timetable took effect June 1, 2026. It lists the Vauban departures, the passing times at Èze Village, and the 602 services that share the corridor.
How Do You Buy And Validate The Ticket?
A standard Lignes d’Azur single trip costs about $2 (€1.70), and it permits connections for 74 minutes after first validation. Buy before boarding through the Lignes d’Azur ticket app, a ticket machine, or a rechargeable transport card.
An emergency single sold on a bus costs about $2.30 (€2) and comes on a rechargeable card. The regular anonymous card also carries a refundable $2.30 (€2) deposit, so buying through the app is simpler for many visitors.
- Purchase or load the ticket before boarding when possible.
- Validate on the tram and again when entering the bus.
- Use the same ticket for a permitted connection within 74 minutes.
- Buy a separate ticket for the return because backtracking on one single trip is not allowed.
Where To Board And Where To Get Off
Vauban station is the reliable starting point, and Èze Village is the correct exit for the hilltop lanes. The route is much easier when those two stop names are saved before departure.
| Trip Step | Place | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Nice | Take tram line 1 toward Hôpital Pasteur |
| 2 | Vauban tram stop | Leave the tram and follow bus-station signs |
| 3 | Vauban bus platforms | Check lines 82 and 602 for Èze Village |
| 4 | On board | Validate the ticket and watch the stop display |
| 5 | Èze Village stop | Leave beside the Moyenne Corniche village access |
| 6 | Village entrance | Walk uphill into the pedestrian medieval center |
| 7 | Return stop | Use the opposite-side stop for buses toward Nice |
Returning From Èze To Nice
Return on line 82 or 602 toward Vauban, but check the posted time before entering the village. Evening gaps can be long, and Sunday or public-holiday service is thinner than the Monday-to-Saturday schedule.
Arrive at the stop 10–15 minutes early because road traffic can shift passing times. If the direct-bus wait is too long, line 83 can take you downhill toward Èze-sur-Mer or Beaulieu-sur-Mer, where rail connections run back to Nice; that backup adds a transfer and a separate TER fare.
Where To Stay After The Ride
Staying near Nice’s port or tram line 1 reduces the early-morning transfer to Vauban. Staying in Èze suits travelers who want the village after day-trippers leave, but room supply is limited and rates can rise sharply in summer.
Use the map below to compare lodging in Èze and nearby parts of the Riviera:
Pick The Right Option For Your Day
Bus 82 or 602 is the right choice for most travelers because it is cheap, direct, and stops beside the hilltop village. Take the TER only when you want Èze-sur-Mer, plan to hike the Nietzsche Path, or can line up a good connection with bus 83.
- Lowest cost: line 82 or 602 from Vauban.
- Least walking: direct bus to Èze Village.
- Coastal stop: TER train to Èze-sur-Mer.
- Active route: TER plus the steep Nietzsche Path.
- Most flexible: taxi or car, offset by higher cost and parking pressure.
For a same-day visit, travel out in the morning, save the return departure before entering the old village, and reach the stop early. That simple timing choice prevents the most common Èze day-trip problem: finishing the visit just after a bus has left.
References & Sources
- Lignes d’Azur.“Line 82 Timetable From June 1, 2026.”Confirms the Vauban–Èze Village route, normal travel time, stop order, and shared line 602 departures.