How to travel from Cannes to Versailles, France

The distance between Cannes and Versailles is around 725km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cannes to Versailles 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 Versailles Chantiers.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance905km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Cannes and Versailles is around 725km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Cannes and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Versailles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Versailles. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Cannes and Versailles. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Orly 4, Massy - Palaiseau RER and Gare de Massy Palaiseau. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Versailles. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 40m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Versailles Chantiers. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. 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 Versailles. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Versailles

Transport options from Cannes to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€130($130)
hourly725km (451 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 30m
€125($125)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 30m
€175($175)
5 times a day961km (597 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz12h 45m
€155($155)
once daily958km (595 miles)
Train to Paris-Austerlitz12h 45m
€555($555)
once daily964km (599 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€61($61)
5 times a week966km (600 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€120($120)
on demand905km (562 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles