How to travel from Versailles to Cannes, France

The distance between Versailles and Cannes is around 728km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Versailles 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 CannesVersailles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance911km (566 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Cannes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Versailles and Cannes is around 728km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Versailles and Cannes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Versailles and Cannes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Versailles and Cannes. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau, Orly 4 and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Cannes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Versailles and Cannes. The distance is around 911km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Cannes

Transport options from Versailles to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
€155($155)
hourly728km (452 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, Fly3h 15m
€150($150)
hourly772km (480 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€175($175)
every 4 hours961km (597 miles)
Train to Cannes12h 30m
€555($555)
once daily964km (599 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€61($61)
5 times a week964km (599 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€125($125)
on demand911km (566 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