How to travel from Cannes to Le Havre, France

The distance between Cannes and Le Havre is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cannes to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,092km (678 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Cannes and Le Havre is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Cannes and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Le Havre is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Le Havre. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Le Havre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

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

FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Le Havre. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 1,092km (678 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Le Havre

Transport options from Cannes to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 40m
€255($255)
every 4 hours971km (604 miles)
Plane and Train4h 60m
€210($210)
hourly953km (592 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train5h 15m
€180($180)
hourly977km (607 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 45m
€215($215)
4 times a day1,092km (679 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,170km (727 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
€64($64)
once daily1,143km (711 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€195($195)
on demand1,092km (678 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre