How to travel from Besançon to Cannes, France

The distance between Besançon and Cannes is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Besançon 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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Train to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV, plane

Take the train to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV then Mulhouse and then to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Cannes.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance697km (433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Besançon 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 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Besançon and Cannes is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Besançon and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon 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 Besançon and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Besançon Franche-Comté TGV. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Cannes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Besançon and Cannes. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Cannes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Besançon and Cannes. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Besançon to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV, plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€150($150)
hourly638km (396 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€230($230)
4 times a day566km (352 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane4h 50m
€160($160)
once daily549km (341 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€150($150)
every 20 mins791km (492 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville6h 40m
€135($135)
twice daily793km (493 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€41($41)
every 20 mins700km (435 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand697km (433 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