How to travel from Rennes to Cannes, France

The distance between Rennes and Cannes is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rennes 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 Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Cannes.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,160km (721 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Cannes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Rennes and Cannes is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 842km (523 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Rennes and Cannes by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Cannes is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Cannes. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Rennes and Cannes. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Orly Airport and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Cannes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rennes and Cannes. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Rennes and Cannes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Rennes and Cannes. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Rennes to Cannes typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) 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 Rennes and Cannes. The distance is around 1,160km (721 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Cannes is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Cannes

Transport options from Rennes to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
€165($165)
hourly882km (548 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€185($185)
every 3 hours975km (606 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€250($250)
5 times a week1,283km (797 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles7h 55m
€225($225)
twice daily1,292km (803 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
€72($72)
5 times a week1,269km (789 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€155($155)
on demand1,160km (721 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