Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport sits 20 km northeast of Cannes city centre as the crow flies. One of the busiest airports in France, it features 2 terminals and 2 runways. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is home to a range of dining and shopping options as well as facilities including banking and currency exchange services. There are several transfer options to reach central Cannes:
- A taxi takes around 20-30 minutes and costs €80 (it’s a flat rate). Taxi ranks can be found Gate A1 in Terminal 1 and Gate A3 in Terminal 2.
- You can also use Uber in Nice Airport.
- The Airport Bus Express Lines can take you to Cannes city centre in around 30-50 minutes. It costs €22. The bus stops can be found Gate A0 in Terminal 1 and Gates A2 / A3 in Terminal 2.
- Saint-Augustin Train Station sits a 15-minute walk away from the airport. From there you can get to central Cannes in 40-50 minutes for €6-7. It’s the cheapest way to reach Cannes city centre.
- Car rental desks are located in the arrivals hall of each terminal. The Car Rental Centre sits in front of the Terminal 2. You can get there by free shuttle bus from Terminal 1.
Cannes-Mandelieu Airport
Cannes-Mandelieu Airport sits 6 km west of the city centre as the crow flies. It’s a medium size airport. There are several transfer options to reach central Cannes:
- A taxi takes around 15-20 minutes and costs roughly €35-40. Taxi ranks can be found Right opposite the terminal.
- You can also use Uber in Cannes-Mandelieu Airport.
- Bus stops can be found just outside the airport. It takes 30-40 minutes and the price of a single ticket valid for 59 minutes is €1.50.
- You’ll find car rental desks inside the terminal.
Cannes-Ville Railway Station
Cannes-Ville Railway Station is served by the TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse – High Speed Train) from major destinations in France, Belgium and Italy. Centrally located a few hundred metres from the beach, it’s home to fast-food restaurants and a newsstand. From here, you can get anywhere in the city by bus, taxi or rental car.