How to travel from Marseille to Cannes, France

The distance between Marseille and Cannes is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Marseille to Cannes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CannesMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Cannes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Marseille and Cannes is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (84 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Marseille and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Cannes is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Cannes. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Cannes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Marseille and Cannes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Marseille and Cannes. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Cannes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Cannes. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Marseille and Cannes. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Marseille to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Cannes

Transport options from Marseille to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€55($55)
every 3 hours192km (119 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
€14($14)
every 4 hours171km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€24($24)
on demand174km (108 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