How to travel from Lyon to Cannes

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Cannes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $98.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

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$80

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$36

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$180

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4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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30m

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6h 31m

Average total duration

6h 1m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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TGV INOUI

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Air France

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from Lyon to Cannes

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

Our recommendation

train

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

TGV INOUI6805
08:06AM4h21
Lyon Part Dieu
12:27PMCannes station
$631One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:15AM6h50
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
09:05AMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI6813+ZOU!17487
01:55PM4h08
Lyon Part Dieu
06:03PMCannes station
$1001One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV INOUI5332+ZOU!17483
11:40AM4h23
Lyon Part Dieu
04:03PMCannes station
$1111One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI9810+ZOU!17481
10:40AM4h22
Lyon Part Dieu
03:02PMCannes station
$1161One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI5102+ZOU!17479
09:06AM4h56
Lyon Part Dieu
02:02PMCannes station
$1461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM6h00
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
04:35PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
$411One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus5695 · 4705
07:10AM7h40
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
02:50PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
$471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:50PM6h35
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
06:25AMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
$441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Cannes

Travel to Cannes 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 Lyon to Cannes.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Cannes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Cannes is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Cannes costing on average $41 (€34).

A bus is $81 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Cannes costing on average $98 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Cannes is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Cannes take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 4m.

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Lyon to Cannes is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Cannes is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Cannes 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 Lyon to Cannes:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Cannes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Cannes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France to go to Cannes by flight.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER, TGV, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Cannes by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cannes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Cannes with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Cannes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nice, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Saint-Tropez, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cannes and these popular destinations at a great price.

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