How to travel from Annecy to Cannes, France

The distance between Annecy and Cannes is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Cannes.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance556km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Annecy and Cannes is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Annecy and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Cannes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Cannes. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Cannes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Annecy and Cannes. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Cannes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Annecy and Cannes. The distance is around 556km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Cannes

Transport options from Annecy to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 40m
€245($245)
every 20 mins434km (269 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, Fly2h 50m
€110($110)
hourly377km (234 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€190($190)
4 times a day669km (416 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud6h 25m
€125($125)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€41($41)
5 times a week597km (371 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€75($75)
on demand556km (345 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