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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cannes to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $343.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price | $183 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cannes to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Cannes to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Barcelona:
A bus is $114 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Barcelona costing on average $183 (€153).
A bus is $274 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Barcelona costing on average $343 (€288).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€58) compared to roughly $192 (€161) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $123 (€103). The journey takes 9h 40m versus 6h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cannes to Barcelona
How to get from Cannes to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cannes to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:55 AM 9h15 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 6:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:55 AM 9h15 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 6:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
1:00 AM 7h30 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
7:45 PM 10h25 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 6:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $47 1 One-way 0 transfers 
Normal8:30 PM 10h15 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 6:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $47 1 One-way 0 transfers- 50487 · 3183
7:50 PM 10h40 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 6:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $49 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LX195010:13 AM 12h47 Cannes station 11:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $257 1 One-way 2 transfers- 17471+LX561+LX1950
10:06 AM 12h54 Cannes station 11:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $257 1 One-way 2 transfers - 881123+LX561+LX1950
9:55 AM 13h05 Cannes station 11:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $257 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Barcelona:
A bus is $114 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Barcelona costing on average $183 (€153).
A bus is $274 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Barcelona costing on average $343 (€288).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cannes and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cannes station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Gipsyy to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Air France, Vueling, KLM, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet, Iberia, Transavia France to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Gipsyy.
- 5 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet.
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