How to travel from Alès to Cannes, France

The distance between Alès and Cannes is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alès to Cannes by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CannesAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance297km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Alès to Cannes by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Alès and Cannes is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Alès and Cannes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Cannes is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Cannes. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Cannes. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes and Parnasse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Cannes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Cannes. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Cannes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Cannes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Cannes. The distance is around 297km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Cannes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Alès to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Cannes

Transport options from Alès to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€75($75)
every 4 hours366km (228 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€25($25)
once daily296km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€54($54)
on demand297km (185 miles)

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Airports near Cannes

The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Cannes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Cannes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Cannes