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Compare train, coach and flight for Cannes to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a train costs an average of £132.
Distance: 951 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£90 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £132 Average Price | £228 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 2m Average total duration 18h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 25m Average total duration 23h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Madrid:
A coach is £40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Madrid costing on average £90.
A coach is £83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Madrid costing on average £132.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 19h 2m.
Train takes on average 24h 25m.
You'll arrive about 9h 27m sooner (2h 46m by flight vs 12h 13m by car) and save roughly £138 compared to fuel and tolls (£90 vs £228). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Cannes to Madrid
How to get to Madrid from Cannes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cannes to Madrid is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
434920:3020h15Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)16:45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£351One-way0 changes
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434920:3020h15Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)16:45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£351One-way0 changes
Fastest
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IB12129:065h39Cannes station14:45Madrid Barajas Airport£3011One-way1 change
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus11:5022h25Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)10:15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£751One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:0029h35Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)15:35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£861One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:5523h45Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)8:40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£901One-way2 changes
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IB121414:056h50Cannes station20:55Madrid Barajas Airport£911One-way1 change
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IB121413:557h00Cannes station20:55Madrid Barajas Airport£911One-way1 change
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IB121413:427h13Cannes station20:55Madrid Barajas Airport£911One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Madrid:
A coach is £40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Madrid costing on average £90.
A coach is £83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Madrid costing on average £132.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 19h 2m.
Train takes on average 24h 25m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 7 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cannes and Madrid as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, easyJet, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Lufthansa to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Zou! Lignes Express, ZOU! Proximité to go to Madrid by coach.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air Nostrum.
- 2 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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