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How to get from Aix-en-Provence to Cannes

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1h 50min
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Distance
126 km
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Checked offer from Aix-en-Provence to Cannes: Bus, about 1h 50min, from €12. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 12, 2026): FlixBus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver; main departure point: Aix en Provence Krypton .

Distance: 126 km. Data updated on .

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1h 50min
12 €
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🚌 Departure from Aix-en-Provence
📍Departure is normally from the Aix-en-Provence bus station, the city's main coach hub, with ticket desks, shelters and bay display boards. Check your ticket for the exact bay and boarding point before you leave.
🚇From the historic centre, you can walk to the bus station across town, or take a city bus or a taxi if you have luggage. Look up the route on a map before you set out.
⏰Departures run at several times during the day, from morning to evening. Schedules change with the day and season: check the day's departure slots on the page.
💸 Transport from 12€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 1h 50min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 12, 2026 for a departure on December 3, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
FlixBus Bus Aix en Provence Krypton €12 1
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver Van / transfer €318 1
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Practical tips

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Compare before you book

Check the table on this page before choosing. The bus is often much cheaper than other options, but only a side-by-side look stops you from paying more for a very small time saving.

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Check the exact stop

In a big town, several stops can have similar names. Reread your ticket to find the precise departure and arrival point, and locate it on a map before you leave.

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Book early

The lowest fares go first, especially on Fridays, weekends and during holidays. Book as soon as your dates are fixed to keep the best price and the seat you want.

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Check for connections

Before paying, read the offer details: they show whether the trip is direct or involves a change. If there is a connection, allow a comfortable margin so you don't miss the next leg.

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Plan for the last departure

If you travel late in the day, note the last bus and keep some margin. A delay on the road can make you miss what follows, so avoid booking the very last departure for an important appointment.

The journey experience

Leaving Aix-en-Provence for Cannes without a car and wondering what to take? For this route, the bus is the option to look at first: simple, affordable and easy to book online. The table on this page compares duration and price range, so you can decide at a glance.

The bus links Provence to the French Riviera by motorway, with nothing for you to manage. You travel seated, with luggage in the hold, and depending on the operator, power sockets and onboard wifi. Your ticket is electronic: it arrives by email right after booking, and you just show it on your phone.

To avoid unpleasant surprises, book ahead, since that is where the best fares are. Check your ticket for the exact name of the departure and arrival stops, and for any mention of a connection. Arrive a little early, especially for the last departure of the day. That way you can be sure you board the right bus, at the right place.

Frequently asked questions — Aix-en-Provence → Cannes

Why visit Cannes?

  • ✓ Stroll along the Croisette and climb the red carpet steps of the Palais des Festivals, home of the Cannes Film Festival
  • ✓ Wander the colourful lanes of Le Suquet, climb the Suquet Tower and visit the Musée des Explorations du Monde
  • ✓ Take a boat to the Lérins Islands: the royal fort on Sainte-Marguerite, the Man in the Iron Mask's cell and Saint-Honorat monastery
  • ✓ Shop at Forville Market for Provençal produce, then enjoy a socca or a bouillabaisse
  • ✓ Relax on the Croisette's private beaches or the public beaches of Le Midi and La Bocca, facing the Estérel hills
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Recommended stay
2 to 3 nights — enough for the town, the Lérins Islands and a day trip to Antibes or Grasse

When to visit Cannes?

MILD MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE

May to June and September — mild temperatures, pleasant sea and fewer crowds than in high summer

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What to do in Cannes?

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Festival Palace and Red Carpet Steps
Cannes' emblem, the Palace hosts the film festival every May. Outside the event, pose on the red steps and look for star handprints along the Allée des Étoiles. Free outdoor access. Come early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
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Strolling the Croisette Promenade
This 3 km promenade follows the bay, lined with historic palace hotels and beaches. Walk from the Festival Palace to Pointe Croisette, then return via the public Midi beach. Sunset is the best moment, around 6pm in winter. Free, allow 1.5 hours with stops.
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Le Suquet and Castre Museum
Old Cannes climbs through steep lanes to the Suquet tower, with a panorama over the bay. The Castre Museum, inside the castle, displays Mediterranean art and ethnography. Entry around €6, free on the first Sunday of the month. Usually closed on Mondays.
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Forville Market and Provençal Produce
Under a covered hall, this market sells regional fruit, cheese, olives, fish and flowers. It opens every morning except Monday, when a flea market takes over. Buy socca or tapenade for a beach picnic. Arrive before 11am for the best stalls.
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Ferry to the Lérins Islands
From Quai Laubeuf, boats reach Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat in 15 minutes. A round trip costs about €16. Visit the Royal Fort where the Man in the Iron Mask was held. Bring water and comfortable shoes. Take the first departure around 9am to enjoy the island in peace.
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Tasting at Lérins Abbey
On Saint-Honorat island, Cistercian monks grow vines and produce quality wines and liqueur. Visit the fortified monastery and chapel, then buy a bottle at the shop, from €15. Lunch is possible at La Tonnelle, by reservation. Closed to visitors during religious services.
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Croix-des-Gardes Park
This wooded hill west of town offers trails among pines and mimosas, with open views over the bay and the Esterel. Walk up from the centre in about 30 minutes. Free and rarely crowded. Visit at golden hour and bring water, as there are no shops.
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Bellini Chapel and Belle Époque Villas
Far from the Croisette, the Californie district hides 19th-century villas built by the British aristocracy. Continue to the Bellini Chapel, with its colourful frescoes. The route takes about an hour on foot, at no cost. Chapel hours are limited: check them before you set out.

How long to visit Cannes?

2 to 3 days

Plan 2 to 3 days to enjoy Cannes without rushing: one day for the Croisette, Le Suquet and the Forville Market, one day for the Lérins Islands (Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, 15-minute ferry) and the beach. With only 1 day, focus on Le Suquet, the Croisette and lunch at the market. With 3 days, add a day trip to Antibes, Grasse or Saint-Paul-de-Vence by TER train, which is frequent and inexpensive.

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