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Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Clifftop marine science museum and aquarium founded by Prince Albert I, known for grand historic halls and Mediterranean sea life exhibits.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cannes to Monaco - Monte-Carlo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cannes to Monaco - Monte-Carlo will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 58 trains that leave Cannes for Monaco - Monte-Carlo on Sun, May 24, 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
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86015Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Monaco - Monte-Carlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $161.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Monaco - Monte-Carlo:
A train is $162 (€131) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cannes to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Monaco - Monte-Carlo take longer:
Train takes on average 57m.
The journey is about 3m faster (57m by train vs 1h 0m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $22 (€18)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cannes to Monaco - Monte-Carlo trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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86093 | On time 11:42 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 12:45 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
881271 | 12:25 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 1:27 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86097 | On time 12:43 AM Cannes station | 1h04 | 1:47 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86005 | 6:13 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 7:15 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881107 | 6:23 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 7:25 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86007 | 6:42 AM Cannes station | 1h03 | 7:45 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881201 | 6:55 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 7:57 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86009 | 7:13 AM Cannes station | 1h05 | 8:18 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881115 | 7:23 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 8:25 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86013 | 7:42 AM Cannes station | 1h03 | 8:45 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881203 | 7:53 AM Cannes station | 1h03 | 8:56 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86015 | 8:13 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 9:15 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881119 | 8:22 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 9:24 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86017 | 8:42 AM Cannes station | 1h05 | 9:47 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881207 | 8:53 AM Cannes station | 1h03 | 9:56 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86019 | 9:13 AM Cannes station | 1h04 | 10:17 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881211 | 9:23 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 10:25 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86023 | 9:42 AM Cannes station | 1h05 | 10:47 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881123 | 9:55 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 10:57 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86025 | 10:13 AM Cannes station | 1h05 | 11:18 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881215 | 10:23 AM Cannes station | 1h03 | 11:26 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86027 | 10:42 AM Cannes station | 1h04 | 11:46 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881127 | 10:55 AM Cannes station | 1h03 | 11:58 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86029 | 11:13 AM Cannes station | 1h04 | 12:17 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881219 | 11:23 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 12:25 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86033 | 11:43 AM Cannes station | 1h05 | 12:48 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881131 | 11:53 AM Cannes station | 1h02 | 12:55 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86035 | 12:13 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 1:17 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881223 | 12:23 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 1:26 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86037 | 12:42 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 1:45 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881135 | 12:55 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 1:57 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86039 | 1:13 PM Cannes station | 1h05 | 2:18 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881227 | 1:24 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 2:27 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86043 | 1:42 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 2:44 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881139 | 1:55 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 2:58 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86045 | 2:13 PM Cannes station | 1h05 | 3:18 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881231 | 2:23 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 3:27 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86047 | 2:43 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 3:45 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881143 | 2:54 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 3:58 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86049 | 3:13 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 4:17 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881235 | 3:23 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 4:27 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86053 | 3:42 PM Cannes station | 1h06 | 4:48 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881147 | 3:55 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 4:59 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86055 | 4:13 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 5:15 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881239 | 4:23 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 5:25 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86057 | 4:42 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 5:45 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881151 | 4:55 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 5:57 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86059 | 5:13 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 6:15 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881243 | 5:23 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 6:27 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86063 | 5:42 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 6:45 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881155 | 5:55 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 6:58 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86065 | 6:13 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 7:15 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881247 | 6:23 PM Cannes station | 1h02 | 7:25 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86067 | 6:42 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 7:45 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881159 | 6:55 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 7:59 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86069 | 7:13 PM Cannes station | 1h06 | 8:19 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
881251 | 7:23 PM Cannes station | 1h04 | 8:27 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86073 | 7:42 PM Cannes station | 1h03 | 8:45 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
86075 | 8:13 PM Cannes station | 1h05 | 9:18 PM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cannes to Monaco - Monte-Carlo run on average 14 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Monaco - Monte-Carlo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monaco - Monte-Carlo trip today.
Clifftop marine science museum and aquarium founded by Prince Albert I, known for grand historic halls and Mediterranean sea life exhibits.
Contemporary art museum in a Belle Époque villa presenting rotating exhibitions with sea views and a quieter atmosphere than the major sights.
Large collection of vintage, state, and racing cars from the princely collection, especially appealing to Formula 1 and automobile fans.
Monaco's most famous square, framed by the casino, Hôtel de Paris, and luxury cars, and a top people-watching and photo spot.
Historic old town on Le Rocher with narrow streets, viewpoints, souvenir shops, and easy access to key cultural landmarks.
Main harbor lined with superyachts and event spaces, especially lively during the Grand Prix and a favorite for waterfront walks.
Crisp fried pastry filled with Swiss chard, ricotta, leek, and herbs. It is one of Monaco’s best-known national specialties, traditionally served as a snack or appetizer.
Thin chickpea flour pancake cooked until lightly crisp. Popular across the French Riviera and commonly eaten in and around Monaco as a simple street-style snack.
Traditional Monegasque salt cod stew, usually cooked with tomato sauce, olives, and aromatics. It reflects Ligurian and Mediterranean influences in local cooking.
Iconic fine-dining restaurant in Hôtel de Paris, celebrated for refined Riviera cuisine, luxury service, and an opulent Monte-Carlo setting.
Elegant long-running restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine near the Casino, popular for polished service and a fashionable crowd.
Well-known upscale venue blending Thai and Japanese flavors with stylish design, energetic atmosphere, and a strong reputation for dinner in Monte-Carlo.
One of Europe's priciest destinations. Hotels, dining, and drinks are costly, though cafés and bakeries can be slightly cheaper.
Service is often included. Small rounding up is appreciated in cafés and taxis; 5-10% extra for exceptional restaurant service is optional.
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Monaco-Monte-Carlo Station, Monaco -> Place du Casino, Monaco
The train connection between Cannes and Monaco - Monte-Carlo is both convenient and scenic, making it a popular choice for travelers. Operated by SNCF | TER and SNCF | TGV INOUI, the journey offers stunning views of the French Riviera as you travel along the coast. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can easily explore these two glamorous destinations in just about 1 hour.
The train connection from Cannes to Monaco - Monte-Carlo takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute. There are up to 48 connections per day, all of which are direct services. Passengers will depart from stations including La Frayère, Ranguin, Cannes la Bocca, Le Bosquet, and arrive at the Monaco-Monte Carlo station.
The first daily train journey from Cannes to Monaco departs at 04:53, allowing early risers to start their day in the glamorous city of Monte-Carlo. The last departure is scheduled for 21:10, providing a convenient option for those wishing to enjoy an evening in this stunning destination before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Cannes and Monaco - Monte-Carlo is €11. This route offers a convenient way to travel along the stunning French Riviera, making it an attractive option for tourists looking to explore both cities.
Welcome to the iconic Casino de Monte-Carlo, a symbol of luxury and glamour that has been captivating visitors since its opening in 1863. This architectural masterpiece not only serves as a premier gaming destination but also reflects Monaco's rich cultural heritage, attracting celebrities and high rollers from around the globe. One unique feature is its stunning Belle Époque design, complete with opulent interiors and an exquisite garden that offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.
Next on our journey is the Prince's Palace of Monaco, which has stood proudly atop Le Rocher for over seven centuries as the official residence of the Grimaldi family. Its historical significance lies in being one of Europe’s oldest royal palaces still inhabited today, showcasing both medieval architecture and modern renovations that tell tales of Monégasque history. Don't miss witnessing the daily changing of guards ceremony; it’s a delightful tradition steeped in regal pomp!
Finally, we arrive at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco—a true treasure trove dedicated to marine science founded by Prince Albert I in 1910. The museum holds immense significance for ocean conservation efforts while housing an impressive collection featuring thousands of marine species displayed within beautifully designed aquariums. A standout attraction here is its rooftop terrace offering panoramic views over Monte Carlo—perfect for capturing unforgettable memories!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cannes to Monaco - Monte-Carlo by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Monaco - Monte-Carlo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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