There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Cannes by plane, train, bus, night 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 46 min
$58 - $193
Cheapest option
Night bus • 11 h 50 min
$54 - $90
5 alternative options
Fly to Genoa, train • 7 h 55 min
$73 - $312
Train, Thello • 9 h 16 min
$89 - $158
Train • 9 h 26 min
$83 - $109
Bus • 10 h 55 min
$59 - $96
Drive • 7 h 17 min
$110 - $160
Questions & Answers
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Rome Stazione Tiburtina and arriving at Cannes Hôtel de Ville via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 h 55 min.
No, there is no direct train from Rome station to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini Station and arriving at Cannes via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9 h 16 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 and Thello which takes 9 h 16 min and costs .
It takes approximately 4 h 46 min to get from Rome to Cannes, including transfers.
Rome to Cannes bus services, operated by Eurolines IT, depart from Rome Stazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Cannes train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini Station.
The best way to get from Rome to Cannes is to fly which takes 4 h 46 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train and Thello, which costs and takes 9 h 16 min, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10 h 55 min.
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 Eurolines IT, arrive at Nice Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur Gare Routière station.
- Distance: 302.7 miles
- Duration: 4 h 46 min
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cannes, France?
Alitalia and easyJet fly from Rome to Cannes 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome to Cannes via Milano Centrale Station and Milano Centrale in around 9 h 16 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
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $210
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 - $24
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini Station to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- italotreno.it
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 Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65 - $95
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 17 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- 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
- Phone
- +39 0861 199 1900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- eurolines.it
Bus from Rome Stazione Tiburtina to Nice Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 29 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Schedules at
- eurolines.it
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
Night bus from Rome to Nice, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Rome to Cannes train services, operated by Thello, arrive at 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.
easyJet and Alitalia offer flights from Rome Airport to Nice Airport.
Book your Rome to Cannes train tickets online with Loco2 and Loco2.
There are 4307+ hotels available in Cannes. Prices start at $85 USD per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs .