How to travel from Quimper to Cannes, France

The distance between Quimper and Cannes is around 1,179km (733 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Quimper to Cannes by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Cannes.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance1,349km (838 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Quimper and Cannes is around 1,179km (733 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 992km (617 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Quimper and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Cannes. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Cannes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Quimper and Cannes. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Cannes. Buses run twice daily and take around 19h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Quimper and Cannes. The distance is around 1,349km (838 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Quimper to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Cannes

Transport options from Quimper to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,179km (733 miles)
Train
10h 10m
€270($270)
once daily1,534km (953 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde + 1 similar
19h 35m
€45($45)
twice a week1,430km (889 miles)
Bus19h 50m
€71($71)
twice daily1,429km (888 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
€240($240)
on demand1,349km (838 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