How to travel from Cannes to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Cannes and Bordeaux is around 776km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cannes to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BordeauxCannes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

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

Take the bus to Avignon and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance776km (482 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Cannes and Bordeaux is around 776km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Cannes and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Bordeaux is to drive which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Bordeaux. 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 Cannes and Bordeaux. 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 Cannes and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Bordeaux. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Bordeaux St Jean. instead which will take 8h 15m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Cannes and Bordeaux. The distance is around 776km (482 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 Cannes to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Cannes to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Bordeaux

Transport options from Cannes to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 15m
€145($145)
every 4 hours871km (541 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 10m
€55($55)
once a week882km (548 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux City Centre13h 30m
€32($32)
4 times a week883km (549 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€105($105)
on demand776km (482 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux