The distance between Nimes and Cannes is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nimes to Cannes by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cannes → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.
Take the bus to Cannes.
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Cannes by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Nimes and Cannes is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Nimes and Cannes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Cannes is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Cannes. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 20m.
SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nimes and Cannes. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Cannes. We recommend that you take the bus to Cannes. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nimes and Cannes. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Cannes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 20m | €58($58) | every 4 hours | 318km (198 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | €18($18) | once daily | 250km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €35($35) | on demand | 254km (158 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.