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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 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lyon to Cannes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Cannes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5695 · 47057:10 AM7h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:50 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
51471 · 510477:25 PM9h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:30 AMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)$361One-way1 transfer
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1748110:40 AM4h22Lyon Part Dieu3:02 PMCannes station$1491One-way1 transfer
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1748311:40 AM4h23Lyon Part Dieu4:03 PMCannes station$1391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:35 AM6h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:35 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)$571One-way0 transfers
93129 · 424910:30 AM8h44Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:14 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM7h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:55 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)$731One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Cannes by train.
- Travel with Air France to go to Cannes by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cannes by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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