Monaco
🏟️ Address: Circuit de Monaco, Automobile-Club de Monaco, 23 Blvd Albert 1er, Monaco, 98000, Monaco Directions in Google Maps
Circuit de Monaco is located on the city streets around Monaco harbour. Visitors are strongly advised to use public transport to travel to the circuit, as train and bus services are excellent and parking is extremely limited in the area.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Circuit de Monaco. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Although driving to the circuit is not recommended, there are options for visitors wishing to park their cars nearby. There may be high levels of congestion on the roads during race events, so it is advised to leave plenty of time to get to the car parks.
Spaces are more likely to be available in areas slightly further from the harbour, such as Fontvieille and Larvotto. Parking can be booked online in advance via the Monaco Parkings website, which allows customers to choose the desired car park and length of stay. Some of the options for car parks include:
All of these car parks provide accessible spaces and charging points for electric vehicles. Walking distances are calculated between the car parks and Quai Antoine 1er.
Taxis to Monaco from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport typically cost between €70-90, and the journey takes roughly half an hour, or much more in heavy traffic. If taxis are not pre-booked services, visitors should confirm the price with the driver before setting off.
Buses are an affordable and convenient way to get into Monaco from further afield. The 100 service travels between Nice, Monaco, and Menton, with buses every 15 minutes between 06:00 and 20:00. Single tickets cost less than €2 and can be purchased from the driver. The closest stop to Quai Antoine 1er is Place d'Armes, but there are also several other stops in Monaco for visitors looking to explore. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes between Nice and Monaco (but it may be considerably longer in heavy traffic), and around 30-40 minutes between Monaco and Menton.
The Nice Airport Xpress (110) travels between Nice Airport, Monaco, and Menton, with buses every half hour and a journey time of around 30-45 minutes between Nice and Monaco. Tickets can be purchased online, at the airport, or from the driver, at a cost of €22 for a single trip or €33 for a return journey. Children aged 11 and under can get cheaper tickets at €5, and young adults aged 25 and under pay only €16.50. The first 2 pieces of luggage are free, but extra bags may incur fees.
Monaco is a notoriously expensive and exclusive country to visit, in which the concept of ‘budget’ doesn’t exist. Whilst affluent travellers are spoilt for choice with lavish white-glove service hotels and private apartments to stay in, budget travellers will be better off finding accommodation in Nice, or elsewhere along the Cote d’Azur.
Food and drink stalls are located all around the circuit, including close to most grandstands. Fans can also bring their own food and beverages, but glass containers are prohibited.
Visitors hoping to try some local restaurants will find a huge selection in Monaco. Maison des Pates is famous for its affordable and delicious pasta, while Caffé Milano offers huge pizzas and a range of seafood dishes. On Rue Basse, the family-run La Montgolfiere Henri Geraci earns rave reviews for its classic Monegasque and Mediterranean menu. Cuisines from further afield are also well represented, with Restaurant Yoshi, Buddha-Bar and Planet Sushi providing highly rated Japanese food at a range of prices.
There are 10 entry gates at Circuit de Monaco when the streets are closed to regular traffic. The recommend gate for each grandstand is as follows:
Toilets are located all around the circuit, with both permanent and temporary facilities available. There are likely to be queues at peak times, such as just before the main race on Sunday, so avoid these times if you can.
Train travel is a very popular choice for visitors coming into Monaco for events, as services are regular and inexpensive. The local station, Gare de Monaco, is located on Place Sainte-Dévote, 1.2 km (14 min) walk from Quai Antoine 1er.
Trains run between Monaco and Nice every 15-30 minutes, with a journey time of 20-30 minutes. These trains cost less than €5 and the service is very reliable. Tickets can be booked in advance, but this is not usually necessary because the service is so frequent.
There are also regular services between Nice and Ventimiglia, just over the Italian border. This is also a 20-30 minute journey with a similarly low ticket price of under €5.
Nice is a few hours by train from Paris, and the station in Ventimiglia offers direct connections with Milan and Genoa.
Helicopter transfers are available between Monaco and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, and around 70 scheduled flights take place per day. The journey takes approximately 7 minutes, with costs starting from €140 per person for a scheduled flight or €650 per person for a private flight. Most companies also offer discounts for children.
The company Trans Côte d'Azur provides 45 minute ferry cruises between Nice and Monaco, with boats departing Nice at 09:30, stopping in Monaco between 10:15 and 17:00, and returning to Nice by 18:00. This service runs between late May and the end of September, with trips on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Tickets cost €40 per adult and €32 for children.
It is possible to cycle the coastal road from Nice to Monaco, although it can get very busy with traffic in the summer and cyclists should be extremely cautious in these periods. The route is a breathtaking journey along the sea and stretches over approximately 44km, with a climb of 927m.
Monaco is a small and walkable place, although some routes may be disrupted by road closures during motorsports events. From some notable locations, the walking distance to Quai Antoine 1er is:
Accessible toilets for fans with disabilities are provided, and public lifts around Monaco make it possible to navigate the steep city streets comfortably.
Information points and marshals are located all around the circuit.
A medical centre is staffed with doctors and nurses for first aid provision and other medical support.
Automobile-Club de Monaco, 23 Blvd Albert 1er, Monaco, 98000, Monaco.
