How to travel from Saint-Malo to Cannes, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Cannes is around 960km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Cannes.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance1,242km (772 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Cannes is around 960km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 896km (557 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Saint-Malo and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Cannes. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Cannes. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Saint-Malo and Cannes. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Cannes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Saint-Malo and Cannes. The distance is around 1,242km (772 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€185($185)
hourly960km (596 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 25m
€200($200)
every 3 hours1,056km (656 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€265($265)
5 times a week1,364km (848 miles)
Train via Rennes8h 50m
€240($240)
twice daily1,373km (853 miles)
Bus
17h 35m
€83($83)
5 times a week1,352km (840 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
€165($165)
on demand1,242km (772 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