The Swiss pulled out before Wednesday's 11th stage to rest ahead of September's Road World Championships in Spain, his team announced in a statement.
Eight-time stage winner Cancellara, 33, finished second in Sunday's stage nine and was lying 34th overall.
"With more luck, I could have gone home with a result in my pocket," Cancellara said.
"I have done 59 days of competition this season so far and I have another big goal at the end of this season, the world championships.
"It is not a secret that I would like to be in my best shape there, so it is important that I take some rest."
Cancellara is the third Trek rider to pull out, following the withdrawals of 2010 champion Andy Schleck and Danny van Poppel.
Defending champion Chris Froome and two-time winner Alberto Contador have also withdrawn.
After Tuesday's rest day, the Tour resumes on Wednesday with a 187.5km stage from Besancon to Oyonnax.
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