How to travel from Megeve to Cannes, France

The distance between Megeve and Cannes is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Megeve to Cannes by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
bus
+
plane
+

Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Grasse - Gare Routiere - Grasse.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
bus
+
train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance555km (345 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Megeve and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Megeve to Cannes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Megeve and Cannes is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Megeve and Cannes by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Megeve to Cannes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Megeve and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Megeve and Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Megeve and Cannes. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Megeve to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble-Gare-Routière and Grasse - Gare Routiere - Grasse. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Megeve and Cannes. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Megeve to Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Megeve and Cannes. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Megeve to Cannes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Megeve to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Megeve and Cannes

Transport options from Megeve to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
€105($105)
5 times a day399km (248 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 15m
€250($250)
every 20 mins522km (325 miles)
Bus
9h 5m
€15($15)
3 times a week433km (269 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€115($115)
every 20 mins710km (441 miles)
Bus to Aosta, train9h 5m
€48($48)
5 times a week528km (328 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€75($75)
on demand555km (345 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Megeve and Cannes

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