How to travel from Valence to Cannes, France

The distance between Valence and Cannes is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance347km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Valence to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Valence and Cannes is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Valence and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Cannes. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valence and Cannes with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 4h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Valence and Cannes. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Cannes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Valence and Cannes. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Valence to Cannes

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Cannes

Transport options from Valence to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 50m
€275($275)
every 20 mins407km (253 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€115($115)
every 4 hours425km (264 miles)
Train to Cannes4h 50m
€230($230)
3 times a week402km (250 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€23($23)
4 times a week344km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€47($47)
on demand347km (216 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