- Must visit
Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Flights from Cannes to Geneva depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $79 (€65) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by train.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 1h 0m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€65) |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$76
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$109
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 21 m
Flights on Sep 18
34
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cannes to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cannes to Geneva will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Cannes to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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U21396Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, while a bus costs an average of $90.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Cannes to Geneva:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cannes to Geneva costing on average $90 (€74).
A train is $384 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Geneva costing on average $459 (€376).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Cannes to Geneva flights for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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17467+ U21400 | On time 8:08 AM Cannes station | 6h02 | 2:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86015+ U21398 | 8:12 AM Cannes station | 8h23 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86015+ U21400 | 8:12 AM Cannes station | 5h58 | 2:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
881119+ LX569+ LX2808 | 8:22 AM Cannes station | 9h33 | 5:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 2 transfers | |
881119+ U21400 | 8:22 AM Cannes station | 5h48 | 2:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
881119+ U21398 | 8:22 AM Cannes station | 8h13 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86017+ LX569+ LX2808 | 8:41 AM Cannes station | 9h14 | 5:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 2 transfers | |
86017+ U21400 | 8:41 AM Cannes station | 5h29 | 2:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86017+ U21398 | 8:41 AM Cannes station | 7h54 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
881207+ LX569+ LX2808 | 8:53 AM Cannes station | 9h02 | 5:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 2 transfers | |
881207+ U21398 | 8:53 AM Cannes station | 7h42 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
881207+ U21400 | 8:53 AM Cannes station | 5h17 | 2:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
17469+ U21400 | 9:06 AM Cannes station | 5h04 | 2:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86019+ U21400 | 9:13 AM Cannes station | 4h57 | 2:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86019+ U21398 | 9:13 AM Cannes station | 7h22 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
881211+ LX569+ LX2808 | 9:22 AM Cannes station | 8h33 | 5:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 2 transfers | |
881211+ U21398 | 9:22 AM Cannes station | 7h13 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
881211+ U21400 | 9:22 AM Cannes station | 4h48 | 2:10 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86023+ LX569+ LX2808 | 9:42 AM Cannes station | 8h13 | 5:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 2 transfers | |
86023+ U21398 | 9:42 AM Cannes station | 6h53 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
881123+ LX569+ LX2808 | 9:55 AM Cannes station | 8h00 | 5:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 2 transfers | |
881123+ U21398 | 9:55 AM Cannes station | 6h40 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
17471+ U21398 | 10:07 AM Cannes station | 6h28 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86025+ LX529 | 10:13 AM Cannes station | 11h47 | 10:00 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
86025+ U21398 | 10:13 AM Cannes station | 6h22 | 4:35 PM Geneva International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A lakeside promenade with gardens, monuments, and classic views of the Jet d’Eau, perfect for an easy first walk in Geneva.
A scenic lakeside English-style garden known for flowers, waterfront paths, and the famous Flower Clock near the city center.
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round taxi fares up slightly; in cafes, round up or leave small change.
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