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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Cannes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Cannes
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Cannes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Cannes:
A train is $37 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Cannes costing on average $54 (€46).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $154 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $137 (€115). The journey takes 8h 15m versus 5h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Cannes
How to get from Florence to Cannes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Cannes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:15 PM 6h40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 12:55 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:15 PM 6h40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 12:55 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:15 PM 6h40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 12:55 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18251 · Regionale Veloce 3358+
86024+
InterCityNotte 79612:40 AM 10h42 Florence Santa Maria Novella 11:22 AM Cannes station $70 1 One-way 3 transfers
Regionale 18251 · Regionale Veloce 3358+
86026+
InterCityNotte 79612:40 AM 11h11 Florence Santa Maria Novella 11:51 AM Cannes station $70 1 One-way 3 transfers
Regionale 18251 · Regionale Veloce 3358+
86028+
InterCityNotte 79612:40 AM 11h42 Florence Santa Maria Novella 12:22 PM Cannes station $70 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM 8h40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 1:45 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM 9h00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 1:45 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM 9h25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 8:50 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Cannes:
A train is $37 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Cannes costing on average $54 (€46).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Cannes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Cannes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cannes by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to Cannes by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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