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.
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.
👋 Also check out Cannes → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Cannes.
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 15m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 944km (587 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 30m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 60m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Train to Paris Nord, Fly | 4h 40m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 10m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Train | 7h 45m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Bus | 16h 45m | €45($45) | once daily | 1,265km (786 miles) |
Drive | 11h 5m | €160($160) | on demand | 1,207km (750 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.