Cannes to Palermo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cannes from Palermo?

The distance from Cannes to Palermo is 500.8 miles (806 km) as the crow flies. Palermo is located SE of Cannes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 601 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Cannes is in France, while Palermo is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Cannes and Palermo. 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.