How to travel from Montpellier to Cannes, France

The distance between Montpellier and Cannes is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 CannesMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance302km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Cannes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Montpellier and Cannes is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Montpellier and Cannes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Cannes is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Cannes. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Montpellier and Cannes. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Cannes. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Montpellier and Cannes. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Montpellier to Cannes. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Montpellier to Cannes typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) 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 Montpellier and Cannes. The distance is around 302km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Cannes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Cannes

Transport options from Montpellier to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
€205($205)
hourly1,297km (806 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€65($65)
every 4 hours368km (228 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€23($23)
twice daily339km (211 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport5h 50m
€26($26)
twice a week392km (244 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€41($41)
on demand302km (187 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