How to travel from Paris to Cannes, France

The distance between Paris and Cannes is around 905km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris to Cannes by train, 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

Take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance905km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Paris to Cannes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Paris and Cannes is around 905km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Paris and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Cannes is to take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Cannes. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Cannes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Paris and Cannes. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Cannes. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Cannes. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Paris and Cannes. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Paris to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Cannes

Transport options from Paris to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 25m
€150($150)
every 4 hours937km (582 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
€50($50)
twice daily946km (588 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport T213h 40m
€32($32)
twice daily1,018km (632 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€120($120)
on demand905km (562 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Paris and Cannes

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