How to travel from Bordeaux to Cannes, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Cannes is around 680km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Cannes by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station and then to Cannes.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance779km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Cannes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Bordeaux and Cannes is around 680km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Bordeaux and Cannes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Cannes is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux and Cannes. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux 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 8h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 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 Bordeaux and Cannes. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Cannes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bordeaux and Cannes. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bordeaux and Cannes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Bordeaux and Cannes. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Bordeaux to Cannes typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

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 Bordeaux and Cannes. The distance is around 779km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Cannes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Cannes

Transport options from Bordeaux to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€125($125)
hourly680km (423 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€145($145)
every 4 hours871km (541 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
€20($20)
4 times a week893km (555 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport13h 30m
€32($32)
4 times a week882km (548 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€105($105)
on demand779km (484 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bordeaux and Cannes

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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