How to travel from Arcachon to Cannes, France

The distance between Arcachon and Cannes is around 725km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arcachon to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance832km (517 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Arcachon and Cannes is around 725km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 665km (413 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Arcachon and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Cannes. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Arcachon and Cannes. The distance is around 832km (517 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Arcachon to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Cannes

Transport options from Arcachon to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 40m
€135($135)
hourly725km (450 miles)
Train
9hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours929km (577 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
13h 20m
€36($36)
twice a week900km (559 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus14h 25m
€58($58)
twice daily941km (585 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€150($150)
on demand832km (517 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