How to get from Lyon to Cannes
- 297 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 30m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
5h 30m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Cannes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 297 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
297 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €42Reading date not recorded | 5h 34m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 5h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€42Reading date not recorded5h 34m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 55h 30m · directSee 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 Saint-Exupéry → Cannesbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·5h 30m
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 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:15
- 10:35
- 23:50
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 Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Cannes works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Cannes, about 5h 30m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Cannes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Cannes?
The most useful route takes about 5h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Cannes?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:15 and the last at 23:50, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Cannes?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 02:15 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Cannes leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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 €23. 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus.
Can you get from Lyon to Cannes without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 04m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026