How to travel from Cannes to Nice, France

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration27min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice.

  • Duration40min
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nice.

  • Duration28min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Taxi Robert

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration28min
  • Distance33km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Nice

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cannes to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Nice

Transport options from Cannes to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
27min
€29($29)
every 30 mins31km (19 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
40min
€7($7)
twice daily32km (20 miles)
Bus via Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE1h 20m
€4($4)
hourly33km (21 miles)
Taxi
28min
€160($160)
on demand33km (21 miles)
Drive
28min
€5($5)
on demand33km (21 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice