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Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
6 h 36 m
Average duration
7 h 1 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
It's difficult to get from Cannes to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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96530Omio 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 bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 23m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration Fastest 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Geneva costing on average $150 (€122).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Tickets start at around $150 (€122) compared to roughly $242 (€197) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92 (€75). The journey takes 7h 23m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cannes to Geneva trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5516 · 9866+ 96514 | On time 7:30 AM Cannes station | 9h05 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5516+ 9752 | On time 7:30 AM Cannes station | 9h55 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12176+ 9752 | 7:30 AM Cannes station | 9h55 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
17478+ 5386+ 96522 | 11:59 AM Cannes station | 8h36 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
17478+ 5386+ 96530 | 11:59 AM Cannes station | 10h34 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
17478+ 5386+ 96518 | 11:59 AM Cannes station | 6h36 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
17478+ 5386+ 96520 | 11:59 AM Cannes station | 7h36 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
17480+ 9896+ 96530 | 1:00 PM Cannes station | 9h33 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
17480+ 9896+ 96522 | 1:00 PM Cannes station | 7h35 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
17480+ 9896+ 889386+ 9781 | 1:00 PM Cannes station | 8h29 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
17482+ 9882+ 96530 | 1:59 PM Cannes station | 8h34 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5772+ 9765 | 7:30 PM Cannes station | 17h59 | 1:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cannes to Geneva run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average train duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 7:46 PM |
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