What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cannes?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cannes is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Cannes?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cannes is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €85 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cannes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Pole d Echanges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Cannes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Cannes. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cannes?

The distance between Lyon and Cannes is 512 km. The road distance is 440.4 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Cannes without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cannes without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €40 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Cannes?

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cannes takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cannes bus from?

Lyon to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cannes train from?

Lyon to Cannes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Cannes?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cannes is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Fréjus Gare Routière, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Lyon to Cannes bus arrive?

Lyon to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antibes station.

Where does the Lyon to Cannes train arrive?

Lyon to Cannes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cannes station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cannes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cannes is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lyon to Cannes.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Cannes?

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Where can I stay near Cannes?

There are 11649+ hotels available in Cannes.

Lyon to Cannes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Cannes by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to CannesTgv
4h 4m
€40–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to AntibesN1789 / ...
6h 58m
€39–58
Bus via Fréjus Gare Routière
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 26m
€48–83
Drive 440.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cannes440.4 km
4h 10m
€68–98
Fly
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
3h 38m
€88–193

Lyon to Cannes by train (TGV)

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 512.3 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cannes, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cannes twice daily. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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