How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cannes, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes is around 938km (583 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 CannesLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Cannes.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,104km (686 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes is around 938km (583 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 765km (475 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Marseille St Charles. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Cannes. The distance is around 1,104km (686 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 45m
€150($150)
every 3 hours938km (583 miles)
Train
9h 50m
€235($235)
twice a week1,431km (889 miles)
Bus
17h 25m
€54($54)
twice a week1,153km (717 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€200($200)
on demand1,104km (686 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