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.
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 Cannes → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Cannes.
Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 10m | €55($55) | every 3 hours | 192km (119 miles) |
Bus | 2h 10m | €14($14) | every 4 hours | 171km (106 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €24($24) | on demand | 174km (108 miles) |
The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.