How to travel from Brest to Cannes, France

The distance between Brest and Cannes is around 1,078km (670 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Brest 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 Brest (BES) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated byVolotea+ 2 others

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Train via Rennes

Take the train to Rennes then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Cannes.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,416km (880 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Brest to Cannes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 21h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Brest and Cannes is around 1,078km (670 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (645 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Brest and Cannes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Cannes is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Cannes. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Marseille Saint-Charles. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Cannes. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Brest and Cannes. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Cannes. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brest and Cannes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Volotea, Transavia France and Air France fly between Brest and Cannes. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Brest to Cannes typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) 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 Brest and Cannes. The distance is around 1,416km (880 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Cannes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Cannes

Transport options from Brest to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 40m
€210($210)
hourly1,078km (670 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€295($295)
every 4 hours1,175km (730 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€200($200)
hourly1,131km (703 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly5h 40m
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,180km (733 miles)
Train via Rennes + 1 similar
10h 10m
€255($255)
every 3 hours1,539km (956 miles)
Train10h 10m
€255($255)
5 times a day1,539km (956 miles)
Bus
21h 15m
€81($81)
once daily1,521km (945 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
€190($190)
on demand1,416km (880 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