The traditional F1 Grand Prix is once again taking over the streets of Monaco, promising excitement but also significant crowds. Here’s how to avoid traffic jams and fully enjoy the event – Monaco Grand Prix!
Getting to Monaco: Train and bus – Your best bet
The train is the easiest and most economical way to reach Monaco. Park your car outside the city, then continue your journey by train from Cannes, Nice, or Menton. Trains run every 15 minutes.
One-way train fares:
- Cannes: €12.30
- Nice: €5.90
- Menton: €3.90
Travel times:
- Cannes: 1 hour
- Nice: 20 minutes
- Menton: 10 minutes
SNCF will provide additional evening trains departing from Monaco, allowing you to maximize your enjoyment of the Grand Prix atmosphere.
Last trains from Monaco:
- Friday, May 23:
- To Cannes: 12:20 AM
- To Nice: 1:04 AM
- To Menton: 1:50 AM
- Saturday, May 24:
- To Nice-Cannes: 1:20 AM
- To Menton: 1:50 AM
- Sunday, May 25:
- To Nice-Cannes: 12:20 AM
- To Menton: Midnight
ZOU! buses also offer service to Monaco. For instance, line 600 operates from Nice and Menton, with a fare of €3. The advantage of the bus is its ability to drop you off at various locations in Monaco, including the Monte-Carlo Casino, the Tourist Office, and the SNCF train station.
Parking: Les Salines – Your smart choice
Avoid downtown traffic by using the new Les Salines car park. It’s ideally situated to bypass city traffic in both directions. After parking, keep your ticket – it grants you access to a free shuttle service to and from the city center.
The daily rate (6 AM to 6 PM) for Les Salines car park from Thursday to Sunday is €10. In comparison, downtown car park daily rates range from €24 (May 22 and 23) to €30 (May 24 and 25).
Additional options for drivers include park-and-ride facilities in Beausoleil, Cap d’Ail, and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
You can also travel to the Principality using car-sharing applications like BlaBlaCar. Check social media for offers as well; they tend to be snapped up quite quickly.
Getting around Monaco during the Grand Prix
We recommend four main ways to get around Monaco: boat, bike, bus, and on foot.
- Bikes (Monabike): Self-service electric bike stations are conveniently priced: €1 for less than 30 minutes or €3 for the whole day. While some stations will be unavailable during race weekend, those serving the car parks and central parts of the circuit will be accessible. The Monapass app shows active stations and availability in real-time.
- Electric Boats: Offer an excellent way to see Port Hercule.
- One-way or return crossings (valid for 30 minutes): €2
- 24-hour pass: €5.50
- 48-hour pass: €8.50
- After disembarking, you have 30 minutes for a free bus transfer. Find more information on the official website.
- Principality Buses: Allow you to move around Monaco, but be aware of possible diversions. You can simulate your route on the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco website, and prices are the same as for the boats.
- On Foot: Use your own phone for navigation. Access to the Monegasque telephone network has recently been made easier for French phone operator users, and there are no surcharges if you come from the European Union.
The Monapass application provides real-time practical information about the Monegasque transport system.
