The cheapest and fastest trains from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
It's difficult to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes without transferring at least once.
7:21 AM5h06Villefranche Sur Saone12:27 PMCannes$1301One-way1 transfer
7:21 AM5h06Villefranche Sur Saone12:27 PMCannes$1301One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $115. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $115, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes:
A train is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes costing on average $164 (€132).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (4h 43m by train vs 4h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $115 (€93) compared to roughly $95 (€77) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes train times
The table below shows live departures for Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
886019+ 12177 | On time 5:18 PM Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 4h52 | 10:10 PM Cannes station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
![]() | 7:21 AM Villefranche Sur Saone | 5h06 | 12:27 PM Cannes | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes
Trains from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $115 (€93) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:28, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 202 miles (326 km) distance in 4h 44m.
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 (€93) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 44m |
First train 7:28 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Villefranche-sur-Saône and Cannes from $115 (€93). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villefranche-sur-Saône 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Cannes
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Faisan Doré
- Restaurant Le Beaujolais
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Best Western Plus Hotel Plaisance
- Hotel Mercure Villefranche en Beaujolais
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional TER services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Roof
- La Môme
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
- Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion Cannes
- Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: TER services
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