How to travel from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cannes, France

The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 23min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cannes by bus, tram, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CannesNice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration25min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others
2
tram
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train
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Tram and Train

Take a tram to Jean Médecin then take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cannes.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Taxi Riviera

+ 2 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance29km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cannes by bus, tram, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 25min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 23min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 20km (12 miles)

It takes around 25min to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cannes is to take a taxi which takes around 23min and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cannes. instead which will take 23min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes. It typically takes around 25min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 25min.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes. Buses run twice daily and take around 25min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Cannes from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is to take a taxi which will take 23min and cost around €130 ($130).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Cannes. instead which will take 25min.

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 Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Cannes. The distance is around 29km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cannes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 25min and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

How do I get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cannes

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Transport options from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
25min
€8($8)
hourly27km (17 miles)
Tram and Train
1h 20m
€9($9)
every 30 mins39km (24 miles)
Taxi
23min
€130($130)
on demand29km (18 miles)
Drive
23min
€4($4)
on demand29km (18 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