Direct coach to Antibes for cruise bags and strollers
The Zou Coach Antibes Express runs straight from Nice Airport to Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, which saves families and cruise groups from dragging two or three suitcases across platforms at Nice‑Saint‑Augustin station. Coaches stop at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, so you don’t have to shuttle between buildings with kids or luggage before getting on board.
From Terminal 2, the coach uses the main bus stands outside Arrivals, usually bay-side with Zou branding and route details toward Antibes and Juan‑les‑Pins printed on the front. From Terminal 1, the stop sits on the road just beyond the tram entrance, with signs showing the Antibes direction in French and English. Factor in 5–10 minutes from baggage claim to the stop in either terminal if you walk at a normal pace.
Tickets on the Zou Coach Antibes Express typically sit in the €3–€10 range per person depending on current regional pricing and any promotional caps, which still beats a €60–€80 taxi for a family of four. You can usually pay the driver in cash (euros) or buy in advance from Zou machines or online, but contactless card acceptance on board changes occasionally, so have at least €20 in small notes handy.
Coach frequency runs roughly every 30–60 minutes during daytime, with more gaps after 20:00 and fewer options around 23:00, so late-night arrivals should check the exact timetable for their flight date. The ride from Nice Airport to central Antibes takes about 35–45 minutes in normal traffic, and another 10–15 minutes to Juan‑les‑Pins depending on the stop, which is still faster than mixing tram plus regional train plus a local bus.
Stops in Antibes usually include the main bus station and key points near the old town, and some runs continue to Juan‑les‑Pins along the seafront hotels. If your cruise shuttle leaves from Port Vauban in Antibes, plan a 10–15 minute walk from the main bus stop with wheelie cases, or add a short €10–€15 taxi hop to keep grandparents or kids out of the sun.
One tip: check the Zou regional website or app the day before you fly into NCE, screenshot the exact departure times for your flight window and the stop names for “Aéroport T2” and “Antibes,” then keep that image offline so you’re not trying to load data on a roaming connection at the curb.