How to travel from Carcassonne to Cannes, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Cannes is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CannesCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Carcassonne and Cannes is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Carcassonne and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Cannes. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Carcassonne and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Cannes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Carcassonne and Cannes. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Carcassonne to Cannes. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Carcassonne to Cannes typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Cannes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Cannes. 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 Carcassonne and Cannes. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Cannes

Transport options from Carcassonne to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
€485($485)
hourly1,335km (830 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€150($150)
hourly596km (370 miles)
Train to Perpignan, Fly5h 30m
€380($380)
every 4 hours1,501km (932 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€90($90)
every 4 hours524km (325 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€36($36)
5 times a week489km (304 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€60($60)
on demand447km (278 miles)

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Airports near Cannes

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Cannes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Cannes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Cannes