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Lyon to Cannes Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

The Lyon to Cannes train route is served mainly by SNCF TGV INOUI, with some itineraries requiring a change at Marseille Saint-Charles, Toulon, or Nice. Direct trains depart from Lyon Part-Dieu and usually call at Valence TGV, Avignon TGV, Aix-en-Provence TGV, Marseille Saint-Charles, Toulon, Saint-Raphael-Valescure, and Antibes before reaching Cannes station. The rail distance is about 448 km, with the fastest direct TGV taking about 3 hours 58 minutes and slower direct services taking around 4 hours 30 minutes. There are usually about 6 to 8 direct departures per day, with more options if one change is accepted. TGV INOUI offers Second Class and First Class, with all seats reserved on long-distance services. One-way TGV fares between Lyon and Cannes start from about €25 ($27 USD) for advance Second Class fares and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel to the Riviera.

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Lyon

Cannes

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Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

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Morning trains

08:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

4h 21m

12:27

CannesStation

Direct

SNCF 6805

from

11420 USD

4h 21m, Direct

08:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

12:27

CannesStation

from

11420 USD

Direct

SNCF 6805

Evening trains

18:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

4h 4m

22:10

CannesStation

Direct

TGV Inoui 12177

from

17386 USD

4h 4m, Direct

18:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

22:10

CannesStation

from

17386 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 12177

18:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

4h 4m

22:10

CannesStation

Direct

OUI 5537

from

17386 USD

4h 4m, Direct

18:06

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

22:10

CannesStation

from

17386 USD

Direct

OUI 5537

First train

08:05

Last train

18:06

Travel duration

4h 11m

Daily departures

Departure station

Lyon

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Cannes

Ticket price

$57

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Lyon to Cannes Route Overview

The route leaves Lyon on the high-speed line through the Rhone valley before joining classic tracks toward Marseille, Toulon, and the Cote d'Azur. The distinctive part of this trip is the coastal section east of Saint-Raphael-Valescure, where the train runs close to the Esterel red-rock coastline and the Mediterranean before Cannes. TGV INOUI seats are reserved, so the ticket is tied to a specific train; TER connections on some itineraries may have open seating. For the best sea views on many eastbound coastal sections, choose a right-side window seat when available.

Travel time

4h 11m

Train type

Fastest trip

4h 4m

Longest trip

5h 34m

Lyon

Lyon is France's third-largest city and a major rail junction between Paris, the Alps, Provence, and the Mediterranean. Most long-distance trains to Cannes depart from Lyon Part-Dieu, the city's main station in the business district east of the Rhone.

Lyon Part Dieu

Lyon Part-Dieu

Lyon St-Exupéry TGV

Lyon Perrache

4h 11m

Cannes

Cannes is a Riviera city known for La Croisette, Le Suquet old town, and the Palais des Festivals. Cannes station is inland from the seafront, about 10 minutes on foot from La Croisette and the old port.

Cannes

Station

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

TGV INOUI passengers must be able to carry and store their own luggage. Label bags before boarding, as French long-distance trains require identification tags on luggage.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, passengers may bring 2 large pieces of luggage with maximum dimensions of 130 x 90 cm each, plus 1 item of hand baggage. Bags must be manageable without staff assistance and placed in designated storage areas.

Storage Facilities

TGV carriages have overhead racks for smaller bags, luggage stacks near carriage entrances, and space between some seat backs. Keep valuables with you, especially on the busy Marseille and Toulon sections.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, skis, snowboards, and musical instruments are accepted when packed and within luggage limits. Non-folded bicycles require a train and fare that specifically offers bike spaces, which are limited on TGV INOUI.

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Lyon to Cannes Map

The Lyon to Cannes route runs south from Lyon Part-Dieu on the LGV Rhone-Alpes and LGV Mediterranee toward Valence TGV, Avignon TGV, and Aix-en-Provence TGV. Trains then use classic lines through Marseille Saint-Charles and Toulon before following the Riviera corridor past Saint-Raphael-Valescure and Antibes to Cannes. The line changes from inland high-speed running to a coastal railway along the Esterel and the Mediterranean.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 5m

Price from

$105

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 5m

Price from

$117

Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 23m

Price from

$54

Departures

Rating

The Lyon to Cannes train links Lyon Part-Dieu with Cannes station without airport transfers and with several daytime departures. Coaches between Lyon and Cannes usually take 7 to 9 hours and may use stops outside the city center. Flights require travel to Lyon Saint-Exupery and from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Cannes, so total door-to-door time can exceed the train despite the short airborne sector. Rail also has a lower carbon footprint than flying on this domestic corridor.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

4h 11m

$57-$166

Bus

Apprx.

8h 0m

$22-$65

Flight

Apprx.

1h 0m

$70-$230

FAQ about the Lyon - Cannes Route

Does a Eurail pass cover Lyon to Cannes?

Eurail passes are valid on SNCF trains between Lyon and Cannes, but TGV INOUI requires a paid seat reservation before boarding. Reservation availability can be limited on busy holiday dates. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How to book Lyon to Cannes train tickets?

Book Lyon to Cannes train tickets on Rail Monsters by entering your date, selecting a direct TGV INOUI or a one-change itinerary, and choosing Second Class or First Class. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and the iOS and Android apps can be used to manage tickets.

How fast is the TGV from Lyon to Cannes?

TGV INOUI trains can reach 300 km/h (186 mph) on the high-speed line south of Lyon. Speeds are lower after the Marseille area because the train uses the classic railway through Toulon, Saint-Raphael-Valescure, Antibes, and Cannes.

How long is the train from Lyon to Cannes?

The fastest direct Lyon to Cannes TGV takes about 3 hours 58 minutes. Slower direct services take around 4 hours 30 minutes, and one-change itineraries via Marseille, Toulon, or Nice may take longer depending on the connection.

How much is the train from Lyon to Cannes?

One-way TGV fares from Lyon to Cannes start from about €25 ($27 USD) for advance Second Class tickets and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

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