How to travel from Cannes to Paris, France

The distance between Cannes and Paris is around 718km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cannes to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Paris Bercy.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance901km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Paris

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Cannes and Paris is around 718km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Cannes and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Paris is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Paris. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cannes and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Paris. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Paris. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Paris. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 55m 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 Paris. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 901km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Paris

Transport options from Cannes to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€145($145)
hourly718km (446 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€225($225)
every 4 hours864km (537 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€150($150)
5 times a day937km (582 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 55m
€50($50)
twice daily946km (588 miles)
Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine13h 40m
€32($32)
twice daily1,014km (630 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€120($120)
on demand901km (560 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris