What is the cheapest way to get from Cannes to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Athens is to fly which costs €75 - €200 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cannes to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Cannes to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Cannes and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cannes to Athens. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF Cannes and arriving at Athens Karolou via Nice Airport and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 15m.

How far is it from Cannes to Athens?

The distance between Cannes and Athens is 1601 km. The road distance is 2398.4 km.

How do I travel from Cannes to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Cannes to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Bari which takes 31h 25m and costs €140 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Cannes to Athens?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cannes to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cannes to Athens bus from?

Cannes to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Nice Airport station.

Bus or fly from Cannes to Athens?

The best way to get from Cannes to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 40h 15m.

Where does the Cannes to Athens bus arrive?

Cannes to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Cannes and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Cannes. It is currently 12:41 AM in Cannes and 1:41 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Cannes to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Athens is 2398 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Cannes to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Cannes to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cannes to Athens by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)NCE - ATH
6h 10m
€77–197
Train, ferry, bus via Bari
1. Take the train from Cannes to VentimigliaC3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari CentraleFr
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
31h 25m
€149–382
Train, Bus via Bologna
1. Take the train from Cannes to VentimigliaC3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to BrindisiFr
4. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fier
5. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
31h 37m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cannes to VentimigliaC3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to AnconaFr
4. Take the ferry from Ancona M.Ma to PatrasAbs / ...
5. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
37h 25m
€153–343
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cannes to Marseille St Charles
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)MRS - ATH
8h 6m
€113–276
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cannes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LYS - ATH
8h 52m
€153–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens KarolouCitylines 79 / ...
40h 15m
€119–193
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Le Bosquet to VentimigliaC3
2. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Fier
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
42h 6m
Drive 2,398.4 km
1. Drive from Cannes to Athens2,398.4 km
23h 38m
€428–617

Cannes to Athens by train, bus, ferry, and foot

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31h 25mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cannes to Athens.

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Distance: 1,601 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Cannes, France and Athens, Greece?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF Cannes to Athens Karolou via Nice Airport, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 40h 15m.

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