How to travel from Grenoble to Cannes, France

The distance between Grenoble and Cannes is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 CannesGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grasse - Gare Routiere - Grasse.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance440km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Grenoble and Cannes is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Grenoble and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Cannes. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Cannes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Grenoble and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grasse - Gare Routiere - Grasse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Zou! LER run regular bus services between Grenoble and Cannes. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Grenoble and Cannes. The distance is around 440km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Cannes

Transport options from Grenoble to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 20m
€275($275)
every 3 hours425km (264 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€155($155)
once daily502km (312 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€2($2)
twice daily315km (196 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€59($59)
on demand440km (273 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