There are 8 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 Rome to Nice • 4h 38m
57€ - 367€
Cheapest option
Bus via Florence • 11h 55m
32€ - 40€
6 alternative options
Train to Naples, fly to Nice • 5h 52m
75€ - 341€
Fly Rome to Marseille, train • 7h 21m
60€ - 484€
Train via Genoa • 8h 38m
51€ - 130€
Train • 10h 2m
47€ - 76€
Bus • 12h 30m
40€ - 55€
Drive • 7h 21m
95€ - 150€
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The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cannes is to bus via Florence which costs 30€ - 40€ and takes 11h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Cannes is to fly which costs 55€ - 370€ and takes 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome station to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station and arriving at Cannes via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Roma Tiburtina and arriving at Cannes via Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Rome and Cannes is 484 km. The road distance is 742 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Cannes without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 8h 38m and costs 50€ - 130€.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Rome to Cannes, including transfers.
Rome to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus 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 4h 38m and costs 55€ - 370€. Alternatively, you can train via Genoa, which costs 50€ - 130€ and takes 8h 38m, you could also bus via Florence, which costs 30€ - 40€ and takes 11h 55m.
- Distance: 484.3 km
- Duration: 4h 38m
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 Genova P.Za Principe in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 250€
Flights from Naples to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 650€
Flights from Rome to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 330€
Flights from Rome to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 310€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 170€
Flights from Naples to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 700€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 150€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rome to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 270€
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 65€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 18€ - 25€
- Base Standard
- 35€ - 50€
- Base Premium
- 45€ - 65€
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 110€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 35€ - 50€
- Base Standard
- 60€ - 85€
- Base Premium
- 75€ - 110€
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 50€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 19€ - 27€
- Smart Low Cost
- 17€ - 24€
- Smart Flex
- 35€ - 50€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 20€
Train from Roma Termini to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 55€
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 Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 29€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 26€ - 29€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 50€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 40€ - 50€
- 1st Class
- 40€ - 50€
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. 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 Marseille St Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 50€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 23€ - 35€
- Rail 1st Class
- 30€ - 50€
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 24€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
- Rail 1st Class
- 16€ - 24€
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 21€
- Website
- Thello
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 22€
- Website
- Thello
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 14€
- Website
- Thello
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Florence, Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 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 Florence to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 20€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina to Genova - Piazza Della Vittoria-Lato Palazzo Inps
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 28€
- Website
- Baltour
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Genova, Piazza della Vittoria to Cannes Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Rome to Cannes bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Cannes station.
Rome to Cannes train services, operated by Thello, arrive at Cannes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Cannes is 742 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 Omio and Omio.
There are 4746+ hotels available in Cannes. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs 7€ - 35€.