MONACO
Transport:
 During the race weekend many roads are closed in the centre of the principality, so public transport is by far the best option.
By Train:
The Monaco-Monte Carlo (SNCF) railway station is a stop for many international trains. The railway is a rapid means of communication between the Principality and all the localities of the Côte d`Azur from Cannes to Menton.
By Road:
The A8 motorway, which connects with the whole of European motorway system, serves the Principality by means of easy access roads (an exit A8 - RN7 coming from Nice, la Turbie going to or coming from Nice, Roquebrune going to or coming from Italy).
Local communications are provided by three major roads : the Low, the Middle and the Great Corniches.
By Sea:
The two harbours of the Principality, the Condamine (Hercule harbour) and Fontvieille, are equipped to handle yachts of all tonnages while intercontinental liners are able to anchor in the bay of Monaco.
By Bus:
There are five permenant bus routes in the principality:
- Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, Saint Roman and return
- Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, Exotic Garden and return
- Railway station, Monte Carlo, Larvotto beaches and return
- Railway station, Fontvieille, Hospital and return
- Larvotto beaches, Fontvieille and return
Public Lifts:
Due to the geographical terrain seven lifts are currently in use:
- Between the Place des Moulins and the beaches
- Between the Princess Grace Hospital Centre and the Exotic Garden
- Between the harbour and the Avenue de la Costa
- Between the Place St. Dévote and the area of Monéghetti
- Between the Terraces of the Casino, the Congress Centre Auditorium and the Boulevard Louis II
Taxis:
 Two main ranks in operation round the clock (tel: 93.50.56.28 and radio telephone 93.15.01.01) at the Avenue de Monte Carlo (near the Casino) and the railway station. Four supplementary ranks are located at: Place des Moulins, Avenue de la Costa, Fontvieille, Beach Plaza.
At Nice Airport 400 taxis are waiting outside each terminal at the arrivals level, ready to drive you to your meeting or to your final holiday destination. There is a taxi rank outside each Terminal on the Arrivals level:
Terminal 1: Gate A2.
Terminal 2: Gate A3.
Drivers accept cash, but not cheques or credit cards. There are cash dispensers on the Arrivals level:
- Terminal 1: to the right as you leave the luggage collection area, next to the Foreign Exchange
- Terminal 2: between Gates A1 and A2,to the right of the Information Desk or Gate A4, next to Banque Populaire
Getting There:
 The Nice - Côte d`Azur International Airport is located 22 kilometers away from Monaco. British Airways offer direct daily schedules. Helicopter and bus services, taxis and hire cars provide permanent links between the airport and the Principality.
The transfer takes about an hour. Heli Air Monaco and Monacair offer regular helicopter schedules, the duration of the flight is seven minutes.
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