How to travel from Lille to Cannes, France

The distance between Lille and Cannes is around 865km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille to Cannes by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated byVolotea+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Cannes.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,134km (705 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Lille to Cannes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Lille and Cannes is around 865km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 842km (523 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lille and Cannes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Cannes is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Cannes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Lille and Cannes. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille 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 15h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Cannes. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lille and Cannes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Volotea, easyJet and Air France fly between Lille and Cannes. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Lille to Cannes typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

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 Lille and Cannes. The distance is around 1,134km (705 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 Lille to Cannes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Cannes

Transport options from Lille to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 35m
€165($165)
hourly865km (537 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
€190($190)
hourly921km (573 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Fly3h 20m
€225($225)
every 2 hours978km (608 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly3h 20m
€210($210)
hourly949km (590 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€205($205)
every 20 mins1,157km (719 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles7h 50m
€215($215)
6 times a week1,174km (729 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
€52($52)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€155($155)
on demand1,134km (705 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