How to travel from Cannes to Marseille, France

The distance between Cannes and Marseille is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cannes to Marseille by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Marseille by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Cannes and Marseille is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (84 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Cannes and Marseille by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Marseille is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Marseille. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cannes and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Cannes and Marseille. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 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 Cannes and Marseille. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Marseille. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2hrs 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 Marseille. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Marseille. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Marseille is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Cannes to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Marseille

Transport options from Cannes to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
€14($14)
every 4 hours171km (106 miles)
Train
2h 10m
€55($55)
every 2 hours192km (119 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€23($23)
on demand170km (106 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille