In a bid to improve mobility in and around the Principality for commuters, locals and visitors alike, a new stop at the base entrance to the Gare de Monaco Monte-Carlo, just off Place Sainte-Dévote, will be added to Monaco’s express X3 bus line from next week.
Effective Monday 24th February, a new stop will be added to the X3 line linking Fontvieille in the west to Larvotto in the east of the Principality. According to the Monaco Government, this decision follows an analysis of passenger travel patterns and feedback from users and aims to improve access to Monaco’s train station for commuters in these two peripheral zones.
The X3 and X4 express bus lines were introduced in April 2024 as part of a trial initiative to improve connectivity within the Principality. Operating from Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm, they link Fontvieille with the Larvotto and La Rousse districts, respectively, via a limited number of stops.
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Nearly a year on from their introduction, the X3 line transports around 13,400 passengers per month, while the X4 serves approximately 5,300. According to Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco, the majority of users—55%—hold subscription bus passes, 35% are occasional users and 10% are students.
The addition of the Place Sainte-Dévote stop is intended to balance the X3 route. Previously, the X3 only stopped at Princesse Antoinette in one direction, creating an asymmetry in service. The adjustment responds to demand from passengers seeking better access to Monaco’s train station.
The government, in collaboration with the Compagnie Monégasque des Autobus, will continue to assess the effectiveness of the express bus network going forward. The evaluation aims to optimise public transport and encourage a shift away from private car use within the borders of the Principality.
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