How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Cannes, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Cannes is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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.

👋 Also check out CannesMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and then to Cannes.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Pontchaillou then take the bus to Toulouse and then to Cannes.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance1,195km (743 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 18h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Cannes is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 866km (538 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Cannes. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and Gare de Lyon - Diderot. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Cannes. The distance is around 1,195km (743 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Cannes

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€150($150)
every 20 mins969km (602 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 50m
€155($155)
every 20 mins1,066km (662 miles)
Train to Argentan, plane5h 15m
€205($205)
once daily1,084km (674 miles)
Train + 2 similar
8h 30m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,388km (862 miles)
Train via Rennes9h 20m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,382km (858 miles)
Train via Versailles Chantiers15h 30m
€215($215)
twice a week1,268km (788 miles)
Train and Bus
18h 10m
€62($62)
5 times a week1,306km (812 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
€160($160)
on demand1,195km (743 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