How to travel from Perpignan to Cannes, France

The distance between Perpignan and Cannes is around 448km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 CannesPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance451km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Cannes by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Perpignan and Cannes is around 448km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Perpignan and Cannes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Cannes is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Cannes. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Cannes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Perpignan and Cannes. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Cannes. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Perpignan and Cannes. The distance is around 451km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Cannes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Perpignan to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Cannes

Transport options from Perpignan to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€25($25)
once daily448km (279 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport T28hrs
€21($21)
4 times a week541km (336 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€100($100)
once daily537km (334 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€81($81)
on demand451km (280 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