- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
690 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cannes to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cannes to Paris will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
Of the 7 trains that leave Cannes for Paris on Tue, May 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 690 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 51 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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17484Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $55, and a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $322 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $290 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg 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 Paris:
A flight is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Paris costing on average $107 (€86).
A flight is $249 (€201) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cannes to Paris costing on average $322 (€260).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
The journey is about 50m faster (8h 10m by train vs 9h 0m by car) and roughly $183 (€148) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($107 (€86) vs $290 (€234)). 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 | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, 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 Paris trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6188 | 8:29 AM Cannes station | 5h21 | 1:50 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6174 | 10:31 AM Cannes station | 5h20 | 3:51 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
6124+ 17480 | 1:00 PM Cannes station | 6h22 | 7:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
5772 | 7:30 PM Cannes station | 12h23 | 7:53 AM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cannes to Paris run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 428 miles (690 km) distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 428 miles (690 km) |
Average train duration 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 5h 9m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
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