How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes is around 553km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 CannesClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance607km (377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes is around 553km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 9h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Cannes. The distance is around 607km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 30m
€230($230)
every 4 hours553km (343 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€125($125)
4 times a day728km (452 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 25m
€125($125)
4 times a day727km (452 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
€35($35)
every 20 mins611km (379 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport T211hrs
€24($24)
4 times a week706km (439 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand607km (377 miles)

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Airlines

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