How to travel from Avignon to Cannes, France

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.

4 routes found

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 CannesAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance235km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Avignon to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Cannes

Transport options from Avignon to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€70($70)
every 4 hours283km (176 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles2h 45m
€74($74)
every 4 hours285km (177 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€20($20)
once daily281km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€32($32)
on demand235km (146 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