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Cannes to Nice Train Tickets & Timetable

The Cannes to Nice train is mainly a TER Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur regional service run on the Marseille to Ventimiglia coastal railway. Trains depart from Cannes station and arrive at Nice-Ville, with common intermediate stops including Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Cagnes-sur-Mer, and Nice Saint-Augustin on many services. The rail distance is about 32 km, with the fastest trains taking around 26 minutes and stopping patterns taking up to about 45 minutes. Around 35 to 45 departures usually run in one direction on a normal weekday, with reduced service late at night. One-way TER fares start from about €7.90 ($9 USD) for a standard second-class ticket. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, July-August, and major Cannes events.

30Jun

Seats

Cannes

Nice

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Day trains

12:31

CannesStation

33m

13:04

NiceNice Ville

Direct

SNCF 6805

from

1805 USD

33m, Direct

12:31

CannesStation

13:04

NiceNice Ville

from

1805 USD

Direct

SNCF 6805

13:32

CannesStation

38m

14:10

NiceNice Ville

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7851

from

4679 USD

38m, Direct

13:32

CannesStation

14:10

NiceNice Ville

from

4679 USD

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7851

Evening trains

19:36

CannesStation

28m

20:04

NiceNice Ville

Direct

SNCF 6177

from

1805 USD

28m, Direct

19:36

CannesStation

20:04

NiceNice Ville

from

1805 USD

Direct

SNCF 6177

21:36

CannesStation

36m

22:12

NiceNice Ville

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7853

from

4679 USD

36m, Direct

21:36

CannesStation

22:12

NiceNice Ville

from

4679 USD

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7853

First train

00:16

Last train

22:31

Travel duration

31m

Daily departures

Departure station

Cannes

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Nice

Ticket price

$11

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Exchange and cancellation conditions for Cannes to Nice TER tickets depend on the fare selected at booking. Check the fare rules before payment, especially for same-day travel during summer weekends on the Riviera.

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Cannes to Nice Route Overview

The Cannes to Nice rail route follows one of the most used commuter and visitor corridors on the French Riviera, linking festival venues in Cannes with the main rail hub of Nice. The line stays close to the Mediterranean for much of the trip, with sea views near Golfe-Juan, Juan-les-Pins, and Antibes, then passes the airport area before reaching Nice-Ville. TER trains on this route are generally open seating in second class, so there is no assigned seat on most regional tickets. During the Cannes Film Festival, summer weekends, and evening return peaks, trains can be crowded, so boarding a few minutes early at Cannes is useful.

Travel time

31m

Train type

Fastest trip

19m

Longest trip

39m

Cannes

Cannes is a Riviera city known for La Croisette, the Palais des Festivals, and its old quarter of Le Suquet. Cannes station is in the city center, a short walk from the seafront, shopping streets, and many hotels.

Cannes

Station

31m

Nice

Nice is the largest city on the French Riviera, with Vieux Nice, Castle Hill, museums, and the Promenade des Anglais near the center. Nice-Ville station sits on Avenue Thiers, with tram, bus, and local train links toward the airport, Monaco, Menton, and Italy.

Nice Ville

Station

Nice-Ville

Station

Practical Information for TER Travelers

Cannes to Nice TER trains are regional services with self-managed luggage. Keep bags labelled and place them where they do not block doors, aisles, or stairs.

Luggage Allowance

On French regional TER trains, passengers carry their own luggage and must be able to lift and store it without staff assistance. There is no airport-style checked baggage process on the Cannes to Nice route, and items should be labelled with the passenger's name.

Storage Facilities

TER trainsets on the Riviera have overhead racks for small bags and open areas near doors for larger cases when space allows. During peak commuter times and summer weekends, keep bulky luggage close and avoid occupying seats with bags.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, scooters, and sports equipment may travel if they can be carried safely and do not obstruct other passengers. Full-size bicycles are subject to available space on TER services and may be restricted at busy times.

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Cannes to Nice Map

The Cannes to Nice route uses the Marseille-Saint-Charles to Ventimiglia coastal railway. From Cannes, trains run east through Golfe-Juan-Vallauris, Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Biot, Villeneuve-Loubet, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Saint-Laurent-du-Var, and Nice Saint-Augustin on many stopping services before Nice-Ville. The line gives brief Mediterranean views near Juan-les-Pins and Antibes, then skirts the Var plain and Nice airport approach.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Rail links central Cannes with Nice-Ville in about 26 to 45 minutes, avoiding road traffic on the A8 motorway and the seafront approaches to Nice. Buses between Cannes and Nice can be cheaper but often take about 1 hour 15 minutes or longer when traffic builds around Antibes, the airport, or central Nice. Flying is not a practical option for this 32 km rail corridor because airport processing and transfers would exceed the train travel time. Electric regional rail is also the lower-emission option for this city-center to city-center trip.

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

31m

Price from

$11

Departures

240

Rating

Train

TER

Changes

Direct

Travel time

37m

Price from

$11

Departures

Rating

Train

TGVOUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

36m

Price from

$22

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

29m

Price from

$12

Departures

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

29m

Price from

$12

Departures

Rating

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Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

31m

$11-$42

Bus

Apprx.

1h 15m

$3-$10

Flight

Apprx.

FAQ about the Cannes - Nice Route

How much is the train from Cannes to Nice?

One-way TER fares from Cannes to Nice start from about €7.90 ($9 USD) for a standard second-class ticket. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above.

How long is the train from Cannes to Nice?

The fastest Cannes to Nice TER trains take around 26 minutes from Cannes station to Nice-Ville. Stopping services usually take up to about 45 minutes, depending on calls at Antibes, Cagnes-sur-Mer, and Nice Saint-Augustin.

How fast is the Cannes to Nice train?

The Cannes to Nice route uses the conventional coastal railway rather than a high-speed line. TER trains may run at up to about 160 km/h (99 mph) where the line allows, but the short 32 km distance and frequent stops keep average speeds lower.

How to book Cannes to Nice train tickets?

Book Cannes to Nice train tickets on Rail Monsters by entering the travel date, choosing a TER departure, and paying online. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, with mobile apps for iOS and Android available for managing tickets and checking trip details.

Does Eurail cover Cannes to Nice?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on TER trains between Cannes and Nice. Seat reservations are not normally required on TER regional services for this route. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for the Cannes to Nice route.

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