The distance between Lyon and Cannes is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cannes → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).
Take the train to Cannes.
Take the bus to Cannes.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Cannes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Lyon and Cannes is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Lyon and Cannes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Cannes is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Cannes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Cannes. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Cannes with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 4hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Cannes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Cannes. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Cannes with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 30m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Cannes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Cannes. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 55min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Cannes with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.
Air France and Nouvel Air Tunisie fly between Lyon and Cannes. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 55min.
The flight from Lyon to Cannes typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).
The closest major airport to Cannes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Cannes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Cannes. The distance is around 445km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Cannes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 55m | €210($210) | hourly | 332km (206 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 509km (317 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | €18($18) | every 20 mins | 450km (280 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | €60($60) | on demand | 445km (276 miles) |
Nouvel Air Tunisie
The following major airports near Cannes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.