How to travel from Nice to Cannes, France

The distance between Nice and Cannes is around 31km (19 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 28min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Cannes by train, bus, taxi 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

Take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration28min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration40min
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cannes.

  • Duration30min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Taxi Riviera

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration30min
  • Distance34km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Nice to Cannes by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 28min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Nice and Cannes is around 31km (19 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)

It takes around 28min to get from Nice and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 30min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Cannes is to take the train which takes around 28min and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Cannes. It typically takes around 28min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nice and Cannes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 28min.

TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Cannes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 28min, 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 Nice and Cannes. It typically takes around 40min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 40min.

FlixBus and Zou! Alpes-Maritimes run regular bus services between Nice and Cannes. Buses run twice daily and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Cannes. instead which will take 28min.

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 and Cannes. The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 30min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 28min and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Nice to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Cannes

Transport options from Nice to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
28min
€29($29)
every 30 mins31km (19 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
40min
€7($7)
twice daily33km (20 miles)
Bus to Cannes - Gare SNCF - CANNES1h 45m
€2($2)
every 20 mins33km (20 miles)
Taxi
30min
€170($170)
on demand34km (21 miles)
Drive
30min
€5($5)
on demand34km (21 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