How to travel from Cannes to Quimper, France

The distance between Cannes and Quimper is around 1,177km (731 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cannes to Quimper 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 Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Quimper.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Quimper Est.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance1,347km (837 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Quimper by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Cannes and Quimper is around 1,177km (731 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 992km (617 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Cannes and Quimper by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Quimper. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau, Gaîté and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Cannes and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 20h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 15m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,347km (837 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Quimper

Transport options from Cannes to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 15m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,177km (731 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€285($285)
4 times a day1,261km (783 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane6h 50m
€230($230)
once daily1,389km (863 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 35m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,544km (960 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles10h 10m
€270($270)
once daily1,534km (953 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde + 1 similar
19h 30m
€45($45)
twice a week1,431km (889 miles)
Bus20h 15m
€71($71)
twice daily1,432km (890 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
€240($240)
on demand1,347km (837 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper