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Musée des Explorations du Monde
Museum in the medieval castle on Le Suquet hill with Mediterranean antiquities, world arts, and panoramic views over Cannes.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Cannes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Cannes will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 7 buses that leave Lyon for Cannes on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 298 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5695 · 4705
50107
5867
50882
FlixBus
FlixBus
50107
FlixBus
5867
50882Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $119 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg 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 Lyon to Cannes:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Cannes costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $78 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Cannes costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $144 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $103 (€84). The journey takes 5h 57m versus 4h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 8h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Cannes buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5867 | 4:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h40 | 11:15 PM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h40 | 2:10 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 6:25 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
50107 | 12:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 7:05 AM Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Cannes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Cannes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cannes trip today.
Museum in the medieval castle on Le Suquet hill with Mediterranean antiquities, world arts, and panoramic views over Cannes.
Contemporary art gallery on La Croisette hosting rotating exhibitions in a landmark Belle Époque building.
Small history museum inside Fort Royal on Île Sainte-Marguerite, focused on the island, the fort, and the Man in the Iron Mask legend.
The city’s iconic seafront promenade lined with beaches, luxury hotels, and classic Cannes photo spots.
Cannes’s atmospheric old quarter with steep lanes, historic buildings, and elevated views over the harbor.
Scenic island escape with pine and eucalyptus trails, coves, and one of the most popular day trips from Cannes.
A Provençal fish stew of Mediterranean fish, shellfish, broth, and saffron, traditionally served with rouille and bread. A classic taste of the Riviera coast.
A summer vegetable and bean soup finished with pistou, a Provençal basil and olive oil sauce. It is a beloved regional home-style dish.
A Niçoise-Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives. It is a staple snack and aperitif food across the Côte d’Azur.
A well-known traditional restaurant in Le Suquet serving Provençal specialties, seafood, and regional dishes in a cozy, rustic setting.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in Cannes, known for elegant Mediterranean cuisine and a polished luxury setting linked to the Hôtel Martinez.
A long-established seafood institution near the old port, famous for shellfish platters, fish dishes, and a lively classic brasserie atmosphere.
Cannes is pricey, especially during festivals and summer. Hotels, dining, and beach clubs cost more than in most French cities.
Service is usually included. Leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafés or bars.
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Gare de Cannes, Cannes -> Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Cannes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Cannes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cannes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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