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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Cannes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Montpellier to Cannes:
A bus is $41 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Cannes costing on average $84 (€70).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€36) compared to roughly $95 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€44). The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 25m 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 Montpellier to Cannes
How to get from Montpellier to Cannes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Cannes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 AM4h45Montpellier7:30 AMCannes$111One-way0 transfers
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2:45 AM4h45Montpellier7:30 AMCannes$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 AM4h45Montpellier7:30 AMCannes$111One-way0 transfers
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1:30 PM5h15Montpellier6:45 PMCannes$121One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM5h15Montpellier5:45 PMCannes$141One-way0 transfers
1:45 AM4h45Montpellier6:30 AMCannes$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Cannes:
A bus is $41 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Cannes costing on average $84 (€70).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Cannes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Cannes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm).
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Cannes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Infobus to go to Cannes by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Infobus.
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