How to travel from Nancy to Cannes, France

The distance between Nancy and Cannes is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nancy to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Howald then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Cannes.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance849km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Nancy and Cannes is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (358 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Nancy and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Cannes. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nancy and Cannes with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nancy and Cannes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Nancy and Cannes. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nancy and Cannes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Howald then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Nancy and Cannes. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Cannes

Transport options from Nancy to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 50m
€195($195)
every 2 hours824km (512 miles)
Train
9h 40m
€200($200)
twice daily1,160km (721 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€59($59)
6 times a week887km (551 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€115($115)
on demand849km (528 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