How to travel from Metz to Cannes, France

The distance between Metz and Cannes is around 870km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €1,165($1,165)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Cannes.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance901km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Metz to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €1,165 ($1,165).

The distance between Metz and Cannes is around 870km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (387 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Metz and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Cannes is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €1,165 ($1,165).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Cannes. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Metz and Cannes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Metz and Cannes. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valence France. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Marino Autolinee and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Metz and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Cannes. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Cannes. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Cannes typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz and Cannes. The distance is around 901km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Cannes

Transport options from Metz to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
€1,165($1,165)
hourly1,226km (762 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€585($585)
5 times a day870km (541 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€215($215)
3 times a week1,255km (780 miles)
Train via Nancy10h 10m
€190($190)
once daily1,216km (755 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 55m
€50($50)
once daily914km (568 miles)
Bus via Milan Lampugnano16hrs
€70($70)
once a week1,028km (639 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€160($160)
on demand901km (560 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