The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes
Cheapest price
€158
Average price
€187
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
688 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes will cost around €187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €158.
Of the 6 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Cannes on Mon, Apr 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 20 the direct trains cover the 688 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Mon, Apr 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
616511:22 AM5h10Paris Gare de Lyon4:32 PMCannes station€1581One-way0 transfers
61815:22 PM5h05Paris Gare de Lyon10:27 PMCannes station€1581One-way0 transfers
6115+
174932:38 PM6h32Paris Gare de Lyon9:10 PMCannes station€1751One-way1 transfer
6117+
174953:38 PM6h23Paris Gare de Lyon10:01 PMCannes station€1751One-way1 transfer
6111+
1748711:38 AM6h25Paris Gare de Lyon6:03 PMCannes station€2231One-way1 transfer
61815:22 PM5h05Paris Gare de Lyon10:27 PMCannes station€1581One-way0 transfers
616511:22 AM5h10Paris Gare de Lyon4:32 PMCannes station€1581One-way0 transfers
61772:10 PM5h22Paris Gare de Lyon7:32 PMCannes station€2351One-way0 transfers
6117+
174953:38 PM6h23Paris Gare de Lyon10:01 PMCannes station€1751One-way1 transfer
6111+
1748711:38 AM6h25Paris Gare de Lyon6:03 PMCannes station€2231One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 688 km
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€90 Average price | €63 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes trains for today, Sunday, April 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5781 | On time 9:20 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 11h11 | 8:31 AM Cannes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
5737+ 876530 · 17471 | On time 9:39 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 12h25 | 10:04 AM Cannes station | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, April 20 | |||||
6165 | On time 11:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h10 | 4:32 PM Cannes station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:09, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 688 km distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 688 km |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 8:09 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
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Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Cannes from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cannes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris Gare de Lyon to Cannes
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Roof
- La Môme
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
- Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion Cannes
- Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: TER services
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Le Bistrot des Toqués
- La Palmeraie
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca
- Hotel Neptune
- Hotel B&B Cannes La Bocca Plage
- 132 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single-level layout with two platforms for regional train services.
- Bus: Line 1, Line 2
- Train: Regional trains to Nice and Grasse
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