Barcelona to Cannes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Barcelona from Cannes?

The distance from Barcelona to Cannes is 288.8 miles (464.8 km) as the crow flies. Cannes is located ENE of Barcelona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361 miles, taking about 7h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Barcelona is in Spain, while Cannes is in France.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barcelona and Cannes. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.