There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Cannes by plane, train, 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Nice • 4 h 44 min
$58 - $193
Cheapest option
Bus • 12 h
$40 - $74
5 alternative options
Fly to Genoa, train • 7 h 50 min
$73 - $312
Fly to Marseille, train • 7 h 23 min
$73 - $270
Train Trenitalia Frecce • 8 h 40 min
$84 - $135
Train Trenitalia Intercity • 9 h 21 min
$82 - $108
Drive • 7 h 17 min
$110 - $160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cannes is to bus which costs 30€ - 65€ and takes 12 h.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Cannes is to fly which costs 50€ - 170€ and takes 4 h 44 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Rome and arriving at Cannes, Cannes via Genoa, Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12 h.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Roma Tiburtina and arriving at Gare de Cannes via Genova Piazza Principe and Gare de Ventimiglia-Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8 h 40 min.
The distance between Rome and Cannes is 484 km. The road distance is 738.3 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Cannes without a car is to train which takes 8 h 40 min and costs 70€ - 120€.
It takes approximately 4 h 44 min to get from Rome to Cannes, including transfers.
Rome to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome station.
Rome to Cannes train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.
The best way to get from Rome to Cannes is to fly which takes 4 h 44 min and costs 50€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 70€ - 120€ and takes 8 h 40 min, you could also bus, which costs 30€ - 65€ and takes 12 h.
- Distance: 302.7 miles
- Duration: 4 h 44 min
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cannes, France?
Alitalia and easyJet fly from Rome to Cannes 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome to Cannes via Genova Piazza Principe, Ventimiglia, and Gare de Ventimiglia-Stazione in around 8 h 40 min.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $650
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $290
Flights from Rome to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $550
Flights from Rome to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 40 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $210
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rome to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55 - $500
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $290
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Sestri Ponente to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $22
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $18 - $22
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Piazza Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $23
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $19 - $23
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Gare de Ventimiglia-Stazione to Gare de Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16 - $24
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $16 - $24
- 1st Class
- $21 - $35
Train from Gare de Marseille-St-Charles to Gare de Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $30 - $45
- 1st Class
- $40 - $70
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille-St-Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 4 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $40 - $50
- 1st Class
- $60 - $80
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Genova Piazza Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 50 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Train from Genova Piazza Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $29
- Website
- thello.com
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $85
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome to Genoa, Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa, Genoa to Cannes, Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Genoa to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- Ouibus
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 10 min.
Rome to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cannes, Cannes station.
Rome to Cannes train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Gare de Cannes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Cannes is 738 km. It takes approximately 7 h 17 min to drive from Rome to Cannes.
Alitalia and easyJet offer flights from Rome Airport to Nice Airport.
Book your Rome to Cannes bus tickets online with FlixBus and FlixBus.
There are 4512+ hotels available in Cannes. Prices start at $79 USD per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs 10€ - 15€.