The distance between Cannes and Nice is around 31km (19 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 27min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cannes to Nice by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nice → Cannes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nice-Ville.
Take the bus to Nice.
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Take a taxi to Nice.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Cannes to Nice by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 27min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).
The distance between Cannes and Nice is around 31km (19 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)
It takes around 27min to get from Cannes and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 28min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cannes to Nice is to take the train which takes around 27min and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Nice. It typically takes around 27min and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cannes and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 27min.
TGV inOui run train services between Cannes and Nice. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 27min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cannes and Nice. It typically takes around 40min and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 40min.
FlixBus and Zou! Alpes-Maritimes run regular bus services between Cannes and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nice-Ville. instead which will take 27min.
The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cannes and Nice. The distance is around 33km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 28min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 27min and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 27min | €29($29) | every 30 mins | 31km (19 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 40min | €7($7) | twice daily | 32km (20 miles) |
Bus via Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE | 1h 20m | €4($4) | hourly | 33km (21 miles) |
Taxi | 28min | €160($160) | on demand | 33km (21 miles) |
Drive | 28min | €5($5) | on demand | 33km (21 miles) |
The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.