Juan-les-Pins: How to Get There and Where to Park
The easiest option is the train: Juan-les-Pins station, on the Marseille–Ventimiglia line, is served by regional TER trains between Cannes and Nice and sits just a few minutes' walk from the beaches. Once there, you can get everywhere on foot or by Envibus. If you drive, rely on the paid parking garages (Port Gallice, Palais des Congrès) or on free street parking outside peak hours.
Juan-les-Pins is a district of Antibes, between Cannes and Nice. In summer, traffic is heavy and parking spaces are scarce. With a little planning, though, you can spend your whole vacation here without ever getting behind the wheel.
By Train: Juan-les-Pins Station
Juan-les-Pins station is a regional stop on the Marseille–Ventimiglia line. TER trains (branded ZOU!) connect it with Cannes, Antibes and Nice, among others. As a rough guide, allow under 10 minutes from Cannes and about 30 minutes from Nice-Ville .
From the station, the Pinède Gould pine grove and the central beaches are just a few minutes' walk away.
For TGV high-speed and long-distance trains, get off at Antibes station — served by TGVs, Lyria trains (from Geneva) and regional trains — then take a TER to Juan-les-Pins or an Envibus.
Tip: buy your tickets in advance on the SNCF Connect app or the TER website to skip the summer lines at the ticket counter.
From Nice Airport
According to the tourist office, you have three options:
- Express bus 82 (Airport – Antibes – Vallauris), departing from Terminals 1 and 2; tickets sold on board .
- Tram line 2 to the Grand Arénas stop, then a TER train from Nice Saint-Augustin station to Juan-les-Pins.
- Taxi, with a flat rate advertised between Juan-les-Pins and the airport .
By car, allow 20 to 40 minutes via the A8 when traffic is light (exit 44, then the RD 6007 and the seafront road).
Getting Around: On Foot, by Bus, by Bike
On Foot
Central Juan is entirely walkable: from the station to the pine grove, from the pine grove to Port Gallice, then on toward Pointe du Croûton (just over a kilometer from the pine grove). Old Antibes is 2 to 3 km away.
By Envibus
The Envibus network serves every neighborhood of Antibes Juan-les-Pins and the surrounding towns (Biot, Vallauris Golfe-Juan, Valbonne, Sophia Antipolis, Villeneuve-Loubet). For 2026, the tourist office lists a one-hour ticket that's cheaper from a machine or in the app than on board, plus a day pass . Free shuttles run around the town center. Accompanied children under 6 ride free.
For routes to Cap d'Antibes and La Garoupe, check the network map on the Envibus website .
By Bike
Bike lanes and the area's bike-share options are listed on the website of the Sophia Antipolis urban community (CASA). Several rental shops offer e-bikes, handy for the climb up to the Garoupe plateau .
Parking in Juan-les-Pins
If you're coming by car, here are the main parking lots listed by the tourist office:
- Port Gallice parking (500 spaces), boulevard Édouard-Baudoin, near the marina and Gallice beach.
- Palais des Congrès parking (376 spaces), chemin des Sables, right in the center.
- Antibes les Pins parking (500 spaces).
- Ambassadeurs parking (101 spaces), boulevard de la Pinède.
- Courbet, Dulys and Dulys 2 parking lots, avenue Courbet and rue Dulys, paid from June 1 to September 30.
- Juan-les-Pins SNCF station parking (17 spaces).
- Nation parking (24 spaces), boulevard des Nations: free.
On the Cap d'Antibes side, the Pointe du Croûton parking lot (47 spaces, boulevard du Maréchal-Juin) is paid from July 1 to August 31. It fills up early.
Street parking: the town advertises around 1,800 spaces, free on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from noon to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m., with one free hour per day at the pay stations .
Good to Know Before You Go
- Tourist office: the Juan-les-Pins office is in the Palais des Congrès, 60 chemin des Sables .
- Peak season: in July, the Jazz à Juan festival draws evening crowds around the Pinède Gould; plan ahead for parking and restaurant bookings.
- Port Gallice: Juan-les-Pins' marina, at the foot of the Cap, welcomes visiting boats; contact the harbor master's office to arrange a stopover.
- Beaches: lifeguard stations operate during the day in summer; details in our guide to the beaches of Juan-les-Pins.
- Sea conditions: to pick the right time for a day out on the water, read When is the best time to kayak on the French Riviera?.
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Frequently asked questions
Which train station serves Juan-les-Pins?
Juan-les-Pins station, served by TER regional trains. TGVs stop at Antibes station, one TER stop away.
Can you visit Juan-les-Pins without a car?
Yes. The center, the beaches and Pointe du Croûton are all walkable, and the rest is easy by Envibus or train. In summer, it's actually the simplest way to get around.
Where can I park for free in Juan-les-Pins?
The Nation parking lot (24 spaces) is free, and street parking is free during the times set by the town (weekends, public holidays, lunchtime and overnight) .
How do I get from Juan-les-Pins to Crouton beach?
On foot: follow Port Gallice, then head south along boulevard du Maréchal-Juin (about 20 to 25 minutes from the Pinède Gould [durée indicative]).
Go Kayaking with Azurkay
The starting point of our Cap d'Antibes tour, Crouton beach, is within walking distance of central Juan-les-Pins — perfect for a car-free outing. For 4 hours, by kayak and in a small group (16 people max), with state-certified instructors, you'll paddle along the coast to Billionaires' Bay, with snorkeling and supervised rock jumps of up to 15 m (about 50 ft) for those who want them. Price: €75. Book directly on the Cap d'Antibes Kayak Tour page.
