How to travel from Calais to Cannes, France
The distance between Calais and Cannes is around 973km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cannes → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Lille Flandres
Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Cannes.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to TILLE - Aéroport and then to Paris Porte Maillot then take the train to Cannes.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Cannes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 15h 45m. 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 €185 ($185).
The distance between Calais and Cannes is around 973km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 910km (565 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Calais and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Cannes. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Cannes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Calais and Cannes. The distance is around 1,201km (746 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Cannes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 30m | €185($185) | 4 times a week | 973km (605 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 45m | €210($210) | 4 times a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 10m | €245($245) | 4 times a week | 1,086km (675 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 35m | €230($230) | every 3 hours | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres + 1 similar | 7h 50m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 1,274km (791 miles) |
| Train | 8h 30m | €225($225) | 4 times a day | 1,240km (771 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10hrs | €225($225) | every 20 mins | 1,255km (780 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, bus | 15h 45m | €75($75) | once daily | 1,289km (801 miles) |
Drive | 10h 55m | €160($160) | on demand | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Cannes
Bus companies
Réseau régional - Oise
LR Région Hauts-de-France
Aéroport Paris Beauvais
Train operators
Eurostar
Airports near Cannes
The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Cannes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Cannes
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Cannes