How to travel from Arles to Cannes, France

The distance between Arles and Cannes is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arles to Cannes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN and then to LE CANNET - Office de Tourisme - LE CANNET.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train via Marseille-Saint-Charles

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Arles to Cannes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Arles and Cannes is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Arles and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Cannes is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Cannes. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Arles and Cannes. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN and Gare Routière. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Arles and Cannes. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Arles and Cannes. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Cannes

Transport options from Arles to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€6($6)
5 times a day232km (144 miles)
Train via Marseille-Saint-Charles + 1 similar
3hrs
€115($115)
every 20 mins277km (172 miles)
Train3h 15m
€52($52)
every 4 hours277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€31($31)
on demand225km (140 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