How to travel from Colmar to Cannes, France

The distance between Colmar and Cannes is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Colmar to Cannes by taxi, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Cannes.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance747km (464 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Cannes by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Colmar and Cannes is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Colmar and Cannes by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar 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 Colmar and Cannes. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Cannes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 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 Colmar and Cannes. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel SBB. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Colmar and Cannes. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Cannes. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Colmar and Cannes. The distance is around 747km (464 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Cannes is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €365 ($365).

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Transport options from Colmar to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 25m
€130($130)
hourly539km (335 miles)
Taxi and Plane2h 35m
€365($365)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane3h 40m
€325($325)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€200($200)
twice daily949km (590 miles)
Train via Mulhouse7h 45m
€200($200)
twice daily950km (590 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€53($53)
3 times a week779km (484 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Bus Station14h 30m
€24($24)
4 times a week854km (530 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€100($100)
on demand747km (464 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