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.
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.
👋 Also check out Cannes → Poitiers if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Nice (NCE).
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Cannes.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice - Airport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 30m | €575($575) | hourly | 690km (429 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €220($220) | twice daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly | 3h 55m | €190($190) | every 3 hours | 933km (579 miles) |
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane | 4h 20m | €250($250) | every 20 mins | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €260($260) | twice daily | 1,251km (777 miles) |
Train | 7h 35m | €245($245) | 4 times a week | 1,250km (777 miles) |
Bus | 16h 45m | €50($50) | 4 times a week | 1,132km (703 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €120($120) | on demand | 909km (565 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.