- Must visit
Musée Picasso
Museum in Château Grimaldi where Picasso worked in 1946, displaying his art and works by modern artists in a dramatic seafront setting.
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 coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 130 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£29 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m 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 coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Ciotat to Antibes costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Antibes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £23 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 29 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 20:50 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Museum in Château Grimaldi where Picasso worked in 1946, displaying his art and works by modern artists in a dramatic seafront setting.
Archaeology museum in a seventeenth-century fort presenting finds from ancient Antipolis and underwater excavations.
Museum of local history inside the Bastion Saint-André, with collections on Antibes from prehistory to the modern era.
Covered Provençal market in the heart of the old town, lively for local produce, flowers, crafts and daily atmosphere.
Coastal walkway along the Cap d'Antibes, known for dramatic cliffs, sea views and access to rocky coves.
Lively square beside the market, lined with historic buildings and often animated by local events and evening strolls.
A Provençal fish stew from the Antibes coast, made with local Mediterranean fish, shellfish, tomatoes and saffron. A classic seaside speciality.
A Niçoise chickpea flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven with olive oil and pepper. Popular across Antibes and the Riviera as a traditional street food.
A vegetable stew of tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers and olive oil. It reflects the produce and flavours of Provence.
Well-known restaurant near the port specialising in seafood, shellfish and Mediterranean plates with a smart but welcoming feel.
Elegant seafood restaurant by Port Vauban, known for refined Mediterranean cooking and a polished waterfront setting.
Lively old-town spot serving Provençal dishes, grilled fish and regional classics in a relaxed bistro atmosphere.
Antibes is pricier than many French seaside towns, with higher hotel and dining costs in summer, though local buses and simple meals stay fairly manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés if you wish.
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Gare d'Antibes -> Pôle d’Échanges 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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