How to travel from Cannes to Lyon

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Compare train and bus for Cannes to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $98.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

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$98

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$44

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$146

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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6h 21m

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5h 51m

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4h 31m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Cannes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Lyon:

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Lyon costing on average $98 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Cannes to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 6h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cannes and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cannes to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Cannes to Lyon

How to get from Cannes to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cannes to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus54032
    10:15 AM5h35
    Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    3:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus54032
    10:15 AM5h35
    Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    3:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5516
    7:30 AM3h58
    Cannes station
    11:28 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6180 · 6852
    5:30 PM4h30
    Cannes station
    10:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17470+SNCF | TGV INOUI6850
    7:59 AM4h11
    Cannes station
    12:10 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6866
    3:47 PM4h15
    Cannes station
    8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5866
    7:35 AM6h45
    Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    2:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50881
    10:50 AM7h10
    Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    6:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM6h20
    Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    4:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cannes to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cannes to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cannes and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cannes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Lyon:

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Lyon costing on average $98 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Cannes to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 6h 21m.

The distance from Cannes to Lyon is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from Cannes to Lyon is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cannes and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cannes to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cannes station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cannes to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ZOU! Proximité to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cannes to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Cannes to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.
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