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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$179

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4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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30m

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6h 31m

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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

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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TGV INOUI

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from Lyon to Cannes

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5695 · 4705
    7:10 AM7h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2:50 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51471 · 51047
    7:25 PM9h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    4:30 AMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • TGV INOUI12510+ZOU!17481
    10:40 AM4h22
    Lyon Part Dieu
    3:02 PMCannes station
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TGV INOUI5332+ZOU!17483
    11:40 AM4h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    4:03 PMCannes station
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 AM6h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    4:35 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus93129 · 4249
    10:30 AM8h44
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    7:14 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 PM7h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    8:55 PMLe Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm)
    $731One-way
    1 transfer

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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 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.
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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