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Musée de la Castre
Located in the historic Suquet district, this museum hosts a variety of art and archaeological collections within a medieval castle setting.
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$151
Fastest journey
7 h 1 m
Average duration
8 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 3 trains that leave Clermont-Ferrand for Cannes on Tue, May 19, 3 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 397 km distance in an average of 8 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 1 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 10 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$167 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes costing on average $147 (€119).
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes costing on average $167 (€135).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
Flight takes on average 12h 30m.
Tickets start at around $167 (€135) compared to roughly $178 (€144) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 6h 31m versus 6h 8m 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 Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
875702+ 9756+ 6173 | On time 7:02 AM Clermont-Ferrand station | 7h30 | 2:32 PM Cannes station | 2 transfers | |
875704+ 5332+ 17483 | 9:02 AM Clermont-Ferrand station | 7h01 | 4:03 PM Cannes station | 2 transfers | |
875710+ 9830+ 17495 | 2:02 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 7h59 | 10:01 PM Cannes station | 2 transfers | |
875712+ 12177 | 3:02 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 7h08 | 10:10 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Clermont-Ferrand to Cannes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€67) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (397 km) distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 246 miles (397 km) |
Average train duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€67) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 8:12 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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