How to get from Lyon to Cannes
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We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Cannes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 27m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 297 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €38, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
297 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €94Checked Sep 5 | 3h1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €88Reading date not recorded | 5h 34m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 6h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€94Checked Sep 53h · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€88Reading date not recorded5h 34m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Sep 86h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Cannes: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Marseilletrain
SNCF·1h 30m - 2Marseille → Cannesbus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Cannes
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:15 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 02:15 | 23:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFLyon-Marseille, Lyon-NiceBook →FlixBusMarseille-Cannes, Nice-Cannes, Lyon Saint-Exupéry-CannesBook →Local busNice Côte d'Azur-CannesBook →City transitLyon-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Local bus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Cannes works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Marseille, about 1h 30m. Transfer in Marseille and continue by FlixBus bus on to Cannes (2h 10m). In total it's roughly €88 over 4h 27m, 1 transfer.
Lyon to Cannes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Cannes?
The most useful route takes about 4h 27m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Cannes from Lyon?
About 297 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Cannes cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €88. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Cannes?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Local bus, City transit.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cannes?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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