How to travel from Cannes to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $104.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

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$81

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$35

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$139

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4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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30m

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6h 31m

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5h 19m

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2h 19m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM6h20
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
04:20PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$641One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus50106
06:10PM6h10
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
12:20AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ZOU!17478+TGV INOUI5386
11:59AM4h21
Cannes station
04:20PMLyon Part Dieu
$1961One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ZOU!17486 · 876566+TGV INOUI12364
04:00PM5h54
Cannes station
09:54PMLyon Part Dieu
$1251One-way
2 transfers
ZOU!17472+TGV INOUI12566
09:00AM4h53
Cannes station
01:53PMLyon Part Dieu
$1491One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI6180 · 6852
05:30PM4h32
Cannes station
10:02PMLyon Part Dieu
$1801One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50881
10:50AM7h10
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
06:00PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$641One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5866
07:35AM6h45
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
02:20PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$641One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00PM6h25
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
01:25AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$641One-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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cannes and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cannes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Lyon costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $86 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Lyon costing on average $104 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Cannes to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 11m.

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Cannes to Lyon is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from Cannes to Lyon is:
  • Around 13 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, bus, and flight 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, Perrache Bus Station.
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, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, ZOU! to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cannes to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with 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.
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