How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Cannes, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Cannes is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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.

👋 Also check out CannesSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Air Corsica

+ 7 others

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Cannes.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,183km (735 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Cannes is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 830km (516 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Cannes. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Marseille St Charles. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Cannes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Nazaire and Cannes. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Nazaire to Cannes. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Nazaire to Cannes typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) 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 Saint-Nazaire and Cannes. The distance is around 1,183km (735 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 Saint-Nazaire to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Cannes

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
€255($255)
hourly996km (619 miles)
Train and Plane2h 60m
€145($145)
hourly889km (552 miles)
Train
9hrs
€225($225)
twice a week1,383km (859 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
15h 35m
€74($74)
every 20 mins1,244km (773 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus17h 20m
€53($53)
twice a week1,274km (791 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€210($210)
on demand1,183km (735 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