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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Cannes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 $81, while a flight costs an average of $221.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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$137 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Cannes
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Cannes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Cannes:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Cannes costing on average $137 (€115).
A bus is $140 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Cannes costing on average $221 (€185).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€115) compared to roughly $236 (€198) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€84). The journey takes 6h 36m versus 5h 31m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Geneva to Cannes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Cannes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 PM 13h45 Geneva 6:05 AM Cannes $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:20 PM 13h45 Geneva 6:05 AM Cannes $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:40 PM 10h25 Geneva 5:05 AM Cannes $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:30 AM 12h45 Geneva 10:15 PM Cannes $53 1 One-way 0 transfers5:45 AM 10h55 Geneva 4:40 PM Cannes $53 1 One-way 0 transfers6:45 AM 10h55 Geneva 5:40 PM Cannes $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Cannes:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Cannes costing on average $137 (€115).
A bus is $140 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Cannes costing on average $221 (€185).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Cannes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Cannes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cannes by bus.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia to go to Cannes by train.
- Travel with Air France, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, KLM, Brussels Airlines to go to Cannes by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss.
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