How to travel from Cannes to Nimes, France

The distance between Cannes and Nimes is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nimes.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Nimes by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Cannes and Nimes is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Cannes and Nimes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Nimes is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Nimes. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Cannes and Nimes. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Nimes. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Nimes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Nimes. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m 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 Nimes. We recommend that you take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nimes is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Nimes. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Nimes. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Nimes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Cannes to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Nimes

Transport options from Cannes to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 25m
€18($18)
once daily252km (156 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€58($58)
every 3 hours317km (197 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€34($34)
on demand253km (157 miles)

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Airports near Nimes

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Nimes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Nimes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nimes