How to travel from Chamonix to Cannes, France

The distance between Chamonix and Cannes is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Cannes by bus, train, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aosta then Turin and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance492km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Cannes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Chamonix and Cannes is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Chamonix and Cannes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Cannes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Cannes, 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 Chamonix and Cannes. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Bellegarde and Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Cannes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8hrs, 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 Chamonix and Cannes. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aosta and Turin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus, Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Cannes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Chamonix and Cannes. The distance is around 492km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Cannes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Cannes

Transport options from Chamonix to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 25m
€250($250)
every 20 mins535km (333 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€40($40)
5 times a week486km (302 miles)
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière10h 10m
€18($18)
once a week476km (296 miles)
Train
8hrs
€355($355)
once daily755km (469 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€66($66)
on demand492km (306 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