THE SHORT VERSION
Marseille to Cannes at a glance.
- From
- Marseille
- To
- Cannes
- Road distance
- About 180 km
- Straight line
- 135 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Cannes to Marseille →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Marseille
Marseille is the main coach hub on the French Mediterranean coast, with services to Nice, Lyon, Paris, Spain and Italy. The coach station is beside the main Saint-Charles railway station.
- Gare Routière Saint-Charles
Next to Marseille Saint-Charles station. Regional and long-distance coaches.
Arriving in Cannes
Ask the seller where the service ends in Cannes. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Cannes, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Cannes
More buses from Marseille
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Marseille from Cannes by road?+
About 180 km by road (135 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Marseille to Cannes take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Marseille?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Marseille include Gare Routière Saint-Charles, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Cannes to Marseille?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Cannes to Marseille guide.
Where does the bus from Marseille arrive in Cannes?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Marseille to Cannes?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Marseille to Cannes bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Cannes by bus?+
Direct buses from Cannes include Nice, Milan, Lyon, Florence, Barcelona and more. See all connections on our Cannes bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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