Metaxus Posted July 6, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 6, 2011 We are on Liberty in September, and planning to get the train from Villefranche to spend a half day in Monaco seeing the Palace, Casino and harbour areas We know Monaco is tiny, but I'm a bit uncertain as to whether the hills and elevators mean it is difficult and confusing to get around it easily. If we are (reasonably) fit, should we be able to get around on foot and are the sights well signposted? Or we do we need to consider getting around by bus or even taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aohkay Posted July 6, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 6, 2011 We are on Liberty in September, and planning to get the train from Villefranche to spend a half day in Monaco seeing the Palace, Casino and harbour areas We know Monaco is tiny, but I'm a bit uncertain as to whether the hills and elevators mean it is difficult and confusing to get around it easily. If we are (reasonably) fit, should we be able to get around on foot and are the sights well signposted? Or we do we need to consider getting around by bus or even taxi. Monaco is very easy to get around, but you are right, it is hilly. I would suggest doing the HOHO bus. At any point in the tour, you can just hop off, see the sites and then hop back on when the bus comes by again. We took the complete tour around once and the second time around we hopped off and hopped on again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted July 6, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Train station for both uphill. Bus stop close to ship, easier. Wear walking shoes for Monaco; its not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcook Posted July 6, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 6, 2011 We know Monaco is tiny, but I'm a bit uncertain as to whether the hills and elevators mean it is difficult and confusing to get around it easily. I think it would be hard to get lost in Monaco. But, even if you are reasonablly fit, getting from the Palace to the Casino will chew up a decent amount of your time. I liked the local bus system. Buses are clean and convienent. 1 EUR per ride, or 3 EUR for an all-day pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBestIsYetToCome Posted July 6, 2011 #5 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I, too, think Monaco is easy to navigate. But, for those who want to or need to minimize walking, the local bus system is VERY good and very inexpensive. Every stop on this map is clickable, leading to a photo of the stop so that you can see exactly where you need to be (clicking on the photo will enlarge it.) It makes planning your day very easy: http://www.cam.mc/plan-reseau.php Other ways to minimize walking... HOHO: http://www.montecarlodailyphoto.com/2010/08/le-grand-tour.html http://www.visitmonaco.com/us/News/Things-to-Do/Get-On-or-Off-the-Monaco-Grand-Tour-Bus-as-You-Please,-from-17%E2%82%AC Petit Train: http://monacotours.mc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted July 6, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 6, 2011 It's pretty easy to get around, but if it's hot, I'd recommend the local bus system too. It's one of the most efficient bus systems I've seen...and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaxus Posted July 6, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks. That's brilliant. The Little Train at 7 euros sounds better value than the Hop On Hop Off Grand Tour bus at 17 euros to get a tour round the place. Partularly, if to go from A to B by local bus it is so cheap. That interactive map of the Bus Routes is fantastic! Thanks. But the railway station is, I believe, tricky. I believe you can come out at 3 different levels. Looking at the bus route map, it looks like we need to look out for the Princesse Florestine exit to catch the 1 or 2 bus to get to Monaco-Ville and the Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiji guy Posted July 12, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2011 We are meeting friends in Nice for an early lunch...ship in Monaco at 6 am out at 2 pm. Where do we meet a coastal bus...thanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBestIsYetToCome Posted July 12, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 12, 2011 In the direction of Nice, the Lignes d'Azur bus lines #100 stops at Place d'Armes and at Sainte Devote: http://www.lignesdazur.com/horaires_ligne/?rub_code=6&part_id=&lign_id=1092&sens=2&laDate=12%2F07%2F2011&lHeure=15 Just put in the date/times specific to your trip for the bus schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted July 12, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Keep in mind that bus is not quick, takes close to an hour each way. Hope it's Brunch :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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