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Train Cannes Lyon

Book a train ticket Cannes - Lyon

Train timetable info Cannes-Lyon

Travel by train from Cannes to Lyon. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Cannes at 6h 32m and the last at 17h 30m, allowing you to cover the 496 km distance in as little as 3h 20m. Tickets are available from 25€ (1).

Best prices Cannes-Lyon

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 18 May
today
76 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Wednesday 20
Thursday 21 May
75 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 22
83 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 23
59 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 24
49 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 25
69 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 26
59 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 27
65 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 28
43 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 29
49 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 30
75 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 31
65 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 1st June June
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 2
25 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 3
25 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 4
39 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 5
50 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 6
55 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 7
49 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 8
55 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 9
39 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 10
29 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 11
29 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 12
55 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 13
Sunday 14
77 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Cannes Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Cannes to Lyon cost?

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Cannes to Lyon take?

The journey on a train from Cannes to Lyon will take you about 4h 39m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cannes to Lyon?

The fastest train can complete the journey from Cannes to Lyon in 3h 20m.

How many trains run from Cannes to Lyon each day?

To travel from Cannes to Lyon, you can take one of the 11 trains that operate on this route every day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cannes and Lyon?

Between Cannes and Lyon, the service may be a Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Cannes and Lyon by train?

By train, about 496 km separate Lyon from Cannes.

What time is the first train from Cannes to Lyon?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Cannes to Lyon train at 6h 32m.

What time is the last train from Cannes to Lyon?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Cannes at 17h 30m.

To leave Cannes, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: CANNES.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: LYON SAINT-EXUPERY TGV, LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Cannes to Lyon?

You can make the Cannes to Lyon journey with OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels.

What services are offered on board?

Travel with OUIGO in peace and comfort. With OUIGO ESSENTIEL, you can enjoy a solo, quiet seat for 7 euros extra. With OUIGO PLUS, you can choose your seat anywhere on the train.

If you travel on TGV INOUI with young children, enjoy the nursery area and its changing table. You can also warm bottles in the bar carriage.

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cannes to Lyon?

The price of a Cannes – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Cannes to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Cannes to Lyon.

Price of a Cannes – Lyon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Cannes to Lyon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Cannes to Lyon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Cannes to Lyon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Cannes – Lyon

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Cannes to Lyon? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Cannes – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Cannes to Lyon train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Cannes to Lyon, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Cannes to Lyon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lyon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Cannes - Lyon

If you're travelling from Cannes to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Cannes to Lyon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Cannes to Lyon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Classes of rail companies serving Cannes - Lyon

To travel from Cannes to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Cannes to Lyon and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Cannes - Lyon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Cannes to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Train timetables Cannes-Lyon Wednesday 20 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 32m 9h 52m 3h 20m OUIGO
Booking
  • Cannes
    OUIGO 7858
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
7h 30m 11h 28m 3h 58m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Cannes
    TGV INOUI 5516 - TGV INOUI 12176
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 59m 13h 53m 4h 54m TER, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Cannes
    TER 17472
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 1h05
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9866
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 01m 15h 53m 5h 52m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Cannes
    TER 17474
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 19 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76558
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • 36 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 5500
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 59m 16h 23m 4h 24m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Cannes
    TER 17478
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 29 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 5386
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 31m 16h 54m 4h 23m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Cannes
    TGV INOUI 6176
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 37 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9868
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 00m 17h 51m 4h 51m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Cannes
    TER 17480
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 52 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 9896
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 59m 18h 55m 4h 56m TER, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Cannes
    TER 17482
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 1h10
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9882
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 47m 20h 02m 4h 15m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Cannes
    TGV INOUI 6866
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 00m 21h 38m 5h 38m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Cannes
    TER 17486
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 19 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76566
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • 41 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 30m 22h 03m 4h 33m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Cannes
    TGV INOUI 6180
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • 29 min
  • Toulon
    TGV INOUI 6852
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu