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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Cannes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr797 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr797, while a flight costs an average of kr3923.
Distance: 590 miles (951 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr797 Average price Cheapest | kr3923 Average price | kr1588 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 43m Average total duration 20h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cannes:
A bus is kr3126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cannes costing on average kr3923.
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 43m.
Tickets start at around kr797 compared to roughly kr1588 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr790. The journey takes 20h 13m versus 12h 21m 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 Madrid to Cannes
How to get from Madrid to Cannes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Cannes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal12:14 AM19h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:14 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)kr4301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal12:14 AM19h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:14 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)kr4301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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61746:45 AM3h41Madrid Barajas Airport10:26 AMCannes stationkr9501One-way1 transfer
Other options
3187 · 504878:30 PM23h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:45 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)kr6761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM26h11Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:10 AMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)kr7521One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM24h05Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:55 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)kr7801One-way2 transfers
IB1209+
8811186:45 AM3h55Madrid Barajas Airport10:40 AMCannes stationkr9321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cannes:
A bus is kr3126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cannes costing on average kr3923.
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 43m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cannes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm).
- Travel with Iberia, easyJet, ITA, Lufthansa, Air Algerie, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, Helvetic Airways to go to Cannes by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Cannes by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Infobus.
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