How to travel from La Rochelle to Cannes, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Cannes is around 880km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance957km (595 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Cannes

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle 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 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between La Rochelle and Cannes is around 880km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from La Rochelle and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle and Cannes. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 40m, 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 La Rochelle and Cannes. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and Nice - Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Cannes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 La Rochelle and Cannes. The distance is around 957km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Cannes

Transport options from La Rochelle to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€180($180)
5 times a day968km (601 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly4h 35m
€165($165)
every 4 hours880km (547 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 45m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,173km (729 miles)
Train
10h 40m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,064km (661 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
€45($45)
4 times a week1,068km (664 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€130($130)
on demand957km (595 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