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Musée Picasso
Major Picasso museum inside Château Grimaldi, displaying paintings, drawings, and ceramics linked to the artist's stay in Antibes.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Ciotat to Antibes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Ciotat to Antibes:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Ciotat to Antibes costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Antibes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from La Ciotat to Antibes run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Major Picasso museum inside Château Grimaldi, displaying paintings, drawings, and ceramics linked to the artist's stay in Antibes.
Archaeology museum in Fort Carré area presenting finds from ancient Antipolis and regional maritime history.
Exhibition space near old Antibes presenting changing programs of photography, painting, and regional visual arts.
Historic old town of narrow lanes, markets, and stone houses, ideal for walking between heritage sites and sea views.
Scenic coastal path around Cap d'Antibes with rocky coves, pines, and exceptional Mediterranean viewpoints.
Luxury harbor walk lined with large yachts, making it a popular place to stroll and watch maritime life.
A Niçoise street snack from nearby Nice: crisp chickpea flour pancake, often eaten hot with pepper. A Riviera classic found across Antibes markets.
A salad of tomatoes, olives, anchovies, tuna, eggs and raw vegetables. Strongly tied to the Côte d’Azur and widely served in Antibes.
Small Nice-style fritters made with chickpea flour and spring onions or courgette. Popular as an apéritif along the Riviera.
Well-regarded fine dining in Antibes old town with creative French and Mediterranean tasting menus in an intimate space.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in Cap d’Antibes, known for refined Mediterranean cuisine, seafood and a polished Riviera setting.
Popular old-town crêperie and casual restaurant serving galettes, salads and regional fare in a relaxed, dependable setting.
Moderate for the Riviera: hotels and seafront dining cost more in season, but local transit and simple meals are manageable versus nearby Cannes or Nice.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare d'Antibes -> Place de Gaulle, Antibes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Ciotat to Antibes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Antibes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Ciotat to Antibes trains use the La Ciotat - Ceyreste to Antibes station pair, with some services arriving at Juan-Les-Pins. Use this guide to compare La Ciotat and Antibes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Ciotat - Ceyreste is 3 km from La Ciotat city centre. Public transport options include:
La Ciotat - Ceyreste has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste: Ramps, restrooms.
Antibes is 2 km from Antibes city centre. Public transport options include:
Antibes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Casa Azul Antibes, Le Figuier de Saint-Esprit
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antibes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antibes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antibes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antibes: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antibes: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, La Villa Cap d'Antibes, Royal Antibes.
Juan-Les-Pins is 1 km from Antibes city centre. Public transport options include:
Juan-Les-Pins has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Perroquet, La Plage
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Juan-Les-Pins. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Juan-Les-Pins.
Available at Juan-Les-Pins: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Juan-Les-Pins: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Juan-Les-Pins: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Juana, Hôtel Belles Rives, AC Hotel by Marriott Ambassadeur Antibes- Juan les Pins.
Biot is 5 km from Antibes city centre. Public transport options include:
Biot has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink options are available at Biot.
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