How to travel from Le Havre to Cannes, France

The distance between Le Havre and Cannes is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Havre 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Cannes.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,098km (682 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Le Havre and Cannes is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Le Havre and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Cannes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Cannes. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Cannes. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Le Havre and Cannes. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Le Havre and Cannes. The distance is around 1,098km (682 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Cannes

Transport options from Le Havre to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
€255($255)
5 times a day974km (605 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5hrs
€195($195)
hourly953km (592 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€185($185)
hourly979km (609 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€185($185)
5 times a day1,170km (727 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€64($64)
once daily1,143km (710 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€195($195)
on demand1,098km (682 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