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 €23. 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €79.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

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€81

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€38

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€336

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4h 30m

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30m

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6h 34m

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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

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

TGV INOUI6180 · 6852
05:30PM4h30
Cannes station
10:00PMLyon Part Dieu
$791One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus50106
06:10PM6h10
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
12:20AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI6180 · 6852
05:30PM4h30
Cannes station
10:00PMLyon Part Dieu
$791One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00PM6h25
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
01:25AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:50PM6h45
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
04:35AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$311One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5866
07:35AM6h45
Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
02:20PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$651One-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 3 travel options between Cannes and Lyon. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Cannes is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Cannes to Lyon:

Taking a bus costs $105 (€95) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $122 (€110) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.

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

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 6 h 10 min.

Getting to Lyon by train takes 3 h 55 min on average.

Lyon is approximately 185 miles (298 km) away from Cannes.

The average frequency per day from Cannes to Lyon is:

  • 11 buses a day.
  • 9 flights a day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cannes to Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cannes to Lyon:

  • Trains mostly depart from Cannes and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cannes to Lyon:

  • You can take a bus from Cannes to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $17 (€15) with FlixBus from Cannes to Lyon.
  • You can take a flight from Cannes to Lyon with Air France. Cheap tickets can be found for $122 (€110) with Air France from Cannes to Lyon.
  • You can travel between Cannes and Lyon by train with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF TER. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€25) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Cannes to Lyon.

Yes, there are direct routes from Cannes to Lyon with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 10 direct buses a day to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
  • You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Lyon with TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers traveling from Cannes to Lyon don't make Lyon their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Lyon are Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Lyon to any of these top destinations today!
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