How to travel from Caen to Cannes, France

The distance between Caen and Cannes is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Caen 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 Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated byVolotea+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Cannes.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,135km (705 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Caen to Cannes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Caen and Cannes is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 843km (524 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Caen and Cannes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Cannes is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Cannes. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Caen and Cannes. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Caen and Cannes. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Caen and Cannes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Volotea and Air France fly between Caen and Cannes. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Caen to Cannes typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) 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 Caen and Cannes. The distance is around 1,135km (705 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Cannes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Cannes

Transport options from Caen to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
€215($215)
hourly882km (548 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€195($195)
hourly965km (599 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly4h 45m
€185($185)
hourly988km (614 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,181km (734 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
€49($49)
once daily1,198km (745 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€155($155)
on demand1,135km (705 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Caen and Cannes

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