The distance between Avignon and Cannes is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Avignon 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.
👋 Also check out Cannes → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Cannes.
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Take the bus to Cannes.
There are several options for getting from Avignon to Cannes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Avignon and Cannes is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Avignon and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Cannes is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Cannes. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Cannes with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 25m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Avignon and Cannes. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Cannes. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Cannes. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Avignon and Cannes. The distance is around 235km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €70($70) | every 4 hours | 283km (176 miles) |
Train via Marseille St Charles | 2h 45m | €74($74) | every 4 hours | 285km (177 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €20($20) | once daily | 281km (175 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €32($32) | on demand | 235km (146 miles) |
The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.