City in French Riviera, France
Getting around Cannes
How to get around Cannes
Cannes is small and walkable; trains link Nice, Antibes and Saint-Raphaël cheaply. Buses (Palm Bus) reach Le Cannet and Mougins.
Ways to get around Cannes
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| TER train | 3–10 EUR | To Nice about 8 EUR, 40 min; to Antibes 3 EUR |
| Palm Bus | About 1.50 EUR | City network; useful for Le Cannet and beaches |
| Ferry to Lérins islands | About 20 EUR return | Short crossing to Île Sainte-Marguerite |
| Walking | Free | The Croisette and Suquet are walkable on foot |
Ride-hailing apps in Cannes
A 5 km ride costs about €12–22 ($14–25).
- Taxis are metered and expensive during festivals; book ahead or walk.
Arriving in Cannes
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
Train from Nice-Ville about 8 EUR, 40 min; bus 210 about 22 EUR, 1 hr; taxi about 90–120 EUR; private jets use Cannes-Mandelieu.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable but traffic is heavy. Walking and trains are easier.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Cannes?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Cannes?
Cannes is small and walkable; trains link Nice, Antibes and Saint-Raphaël cheaply. Buses (Palm Bus) reach Le Cannet and Mougins.
How do I get from the airport to Cannes?
Train from Nice-Ville about 8 EUR, 40 min; bus 210 about 22 EUR, 1 hr; taxi about 90–120 EUR; private jets use Cannes-Mandelieu.
Is Cannes walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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