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Musée des Explorations du Monde
Museum in the medieval castle on Le Suquet hill with Mediterranean antiquities, world arts, and panoramic views over Cannes.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sanremo to Cannes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sanremo to Cannes will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Sanremo to Cannes without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3356+
86024
Regionale 12294+
86062
Regionale 12292+
86054
Regionale Veloce 3155+
86034
Regionale 3366+
86044
Intercity 637+
86052
Regionale Veloce 3090+
86034
Regionale 12256+
86024
Intercity 659+
86044
Regionale 12294+
86062Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanremo to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Sanremo to Cannes:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sanremo to Cannes costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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 Sanremo to Cannes trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3384+ 86090 | 9:45 PM Sanremo station | 3h08 | 12:53 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12298+ 86090 | 10:27 PM Sanremo station | 2h26 | 12:53 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3041+ 86018 | 12:33 AM Sanremo station | 9h48 | 10:21 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041+ 86014 | 12:33 AM Sanremo station | 8h48 | 9:21 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3041+ 86016 | 12:33 AM Sanremo station | 9h19 | 9:52 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86024 | 7:48 AM Sanremo station | 3h33 | 11:21 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86022 | 7:48 AM Sanremo station | 3h02 | 10:50 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86018 | 7:48 AM Sanremo station | 2h33 | 10:21 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86024 | 8:48 AM Sanremo station | 2h33 | 11:21 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86026 | 8:48 AM Sanremo station | 3h03 | 11:51 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86028 | 8:48 AM Sanremo station | 3h34 | 12:22 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12256+ 86028 | 9:06 AM Sanremo station | 3h16 | 12:22 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12256+ 86026 | 9:06 AM Sanremo station | 2h45 | 11:51 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12256+ 86024 | 9:06 AM Sanremo station | 2h15 | 11:21 AM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3173+ 86034 | 9:46 AM Sanremo station | 3h39 | 1:25 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3173+ 86028 | 9:46 AM Sanremo station | 2h36 | 12:22 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3173+ 86032 | 9:46 AM Sanremo station | 3h05 | 12:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86034 | 10:30 AM Sanremo station | 2h55 | 1:25 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86036 | 10:30 AM Sanremo station | 3h20 | 1:50 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86032 | 10:30 AM Sanremo station | 2h21 | 12:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86038 | 11:10 AM Sanremo station | 3h09 | 2:19 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86034 | 11:10 AM Sanremo station | 2h15 | 1:25 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3090+ 86036 | 11:10 AM Sanremo station | 2h40 | 1:50 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3366+ 86044 | 11:45 AM Sanremo station | 3h35 | 3:20 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3366+ 86038 | 11:45 AM Sanremo station | 2h34 | 2:19 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3366+ 86042 | 11:45 AM Sanremo station | 3h06 | 2:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86042 | 12:30 PM Sanremo station | 2h21 | 2:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86046 | 12:30 PM Sanremo station | 3h21 | 3:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86044 | 12:30 PM Sanremo station | 2h50 | 3:20 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ 86044 | 1:01 PM Sanremo station | 2h19 | 3:20 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ 86048 | 1:01 PM Sanremo station | 3h19 | 4:20 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ 86046 | 1:01 PM Sanremo station | 2h50 | 3:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3085+ 86048 | 1:24 PM Sanremo station | 2h56 | 4:20 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3085+ 86046 | 1:24 PM Sanremo station | 2h27 | 3:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3085+ 86052 | 1:24 PM Sanremo station | 3h30 | 4:54 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86054 | 1:49 PM Sanremo station | 3h32 | 5:21 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86052 | 1:49 PM Sanremo station | 3h05 | 4:54 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86048 | 1:49 PM Sanremo station | 2h31 | 4:20 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12292+ 86054 | 2:28 PM Sanremo station | 2h53 | 5:21 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12292+ 86056 | 2:28 PM Sanremo station | 3h23 | 5:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12292+ 86052 | 2:28 PM Sanremo station | 2h26 | 4:54 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ 86054 | 2:42 PM Sanremo station | 2h39 | 5:21 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ 86056 | 2:42 PM Sanremo station | 3h09 | 5:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 637+ 86052 | 2:42 PM Sanremo station | 2h12 | 4:54 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86064 | 3:45 PM Sanremo station | 3h36 | 7:21 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86058 | 3:45 PM Sanremo station | 2h36 | 6:21 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86062 | 3:45 PM Sanremo station | 3h05 | 6:50 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12294+ 86064 | 4:30 PM Sanremo station | 2h51 | 7:21 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12294+ 86062 | 4:30 PM Sanremo station | 2h20 | 6:50 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12294+ 86066 | 4:30 PM Sanremo station | 3h21 | 7:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86072 | 5:45 PM Sanremo station | 3h05 | 8:50 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86074 | 5:45 PM Sanremo station | 3h36 | 9:21 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86068 | 5:45 PM Sanremo station | 2h39 | 8:24 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86074 | 6:30 PM Sanremo station | 2h51 | 9:21 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86076 | 6:30 PM Sanremo station | 3h21 | 9:51 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86072 | 6:30 PM Sanremo station | 2h20 | 8:50 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 7:45 PM Sanremo station | 2h42 | 10:27 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3380+ 881182 · 86082 | 7:45 PM Sanremo station | 3h07 | 10:52 PM Cannes station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12296+ 86082 · 881182 | 8:30 PM Sanremo station | 2h22 | 10:52 PM Cannes station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Sanremo to Cannes run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Cannes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cannes trip today.
Museum in the medieval castle on Le Suquet hill with Mediterranean antiquities, world arts, and panoramic views over Cannes.
Contemporary art gallery on La Croisette hosting rotating exhibitions in a landmark Belle Époque building.
Small history museum inside Fort Royal on Île Sainte-Marguerite, focused on the island, the fort, and the Man in the Iron Mask legend.
The city’s iconic seafront promenade lined with beaches, luxury hotels, and classic Cannes photo spots.
Cannes’s atmospheric old quarter with steep lanes, historic buildings, and elevated views over the harbor.
Scenic island escape with pine and eucalyptus trails, coves, and one of the most popular day trips from Cannes.
A Provençal fish stew of Mediterranean fish, shellfish, broth, and saffron, traditionally served with rouille and bread. A classic taste of the Riviera coast.
A summer vegetable and bean soup finished with pistou, a Provençal basil and olive oil sauce. It is a beloved regional home-style dish.
A Niçoise-Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives. It is a staple snack and aperitif food across the Côte d’Azur.
A well-known traditional restaurant in Le Suquet serving Provençal specialties, seafood, and regional dishes in a cozy, rustic setting.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in Cannes, known for elegant Mediterranean cuisine and a polished luxury setting linked to the Hôtel Martinez.
A long-established seafood institution near the old port, famous for shellfish platters, fish dishes, and a lively classic brasserie atmosphere.
Cannes is pricey, especially during festivals and summer. Hotels, dining, and beach clubs cost more than in most French cities.
Service is usually included. Leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafés or bars.
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Gare de Cannes, Cannes -> Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Cannes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sanremo to Cannes 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 Cannes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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