How to travel from Poitiers to Cannes, France

The distance between Poitiers and Cannes is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Poitiers to Cannes by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €575($575)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

+ 3 others

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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance909km (565 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Cannes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €575 ($575).

The distance between Poitiers and Cannes is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Poitiers and Cannes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Cannes is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €575 ($575).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Cannes. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Cannes. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Poitiers and Cannes. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nice - Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Cannes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Poitiers and Cannes. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Poitiers to Cannes. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Poitiers to Cannes typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

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 Poitiers and Cannes. The distance is around 909km (565 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Cannes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €575 ($575).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Cannes

Transport options from Poitiers to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 30m
€575($575)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€220($220)
twice daily1,020km (634 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly3h 55m
€190($190)
every 3 hours933km (579 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane4h 20m
€250($250)
every 20 mins1,122km (697 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar
7h 35m
€260($260)
twice daily1,251km (777 miles)
Train7h 35m
€245($245)
4 times a week1,250km (777 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
€50($50)
4 times a week1,132km (703 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€120($120)
on demand909km (565 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