How to travel from Cannes to Nancy, France

The distance between Cannes and Nancy is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cannes to Nancy 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Nancy.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance846km (526 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Nancy by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Cannes and Nancy is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (358 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Cannes and Nancy by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Nancy. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cannes and Nancy with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cannes and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel SBB. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Nancy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 45m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 846km (526 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Nancy

Transport options from Cannes to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€175($175)
every 2 hours822km (511 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€475($475)
every 20 mins883km (549 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
€245($245)
4 times a week1,234km (767 miles)
Train to Nancy9h 40m
€200($200)
twice daily1,160km (721 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
€61($61)
3 times a week925km (574 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€115($115)
on demand846km (526 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy