How to travel from Dunkirk to Cannes, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Cannes is around 944km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Cannes by train, plane, 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 Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Cannes.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Distance1,207km (750 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Dunkirk and Cannes is around 944km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 902km (561 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Dunkirk and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Cannes. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Dunkirk and Cannes. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Dunkirk and Cannes. The distance is around 1,207km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Cannes

Transport options from Dunkirk to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 15m
€165($165)
every 4 hours944km (587 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 30m
€155($155)
every 4 hours1,001km (622 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 60m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,057km (657 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly4h 40m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,014km (630 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 10m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,115km (693 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,233km (766 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
€45($45)
once daily1,265km (786 miles)
Drive
11h 5m
€160($160)
on demand1,207km (750 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