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Travel from Paris to Cannes by train
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Cannes is one of the gems of the French Riviera. Here, you’ll find luxury hotels, world-class restaurants, and beautiful sandy beaches. You might also recognize it as the home of the annual Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. The rich and famous have flocked to Cannes for years, but you don’t need a private jet to explore everything this city offers.
With around 16 trains a day between Paris and Cannes, you can travel from the City of Lights to the sunlight of the Mediterranean in just over 5 hours on the fastest direct high-speed trains.
Head up to our Journey Planner above to find and book train tickets. Just enter the dates and times you’re looking for and we’ll show you the fastest and cheapest trains on this route.
Or continue reading our guide for everything you need to know about getting from Paris to Cannes by train:
- Train times
- Train operators on this route
- Travel classes from Paris to Cannes
- Services on board trains from Paris to Cannes
- How to find cheap train tickets
- Traveling from Paris’ airports to the city center
- How to get to Paris Gare de Lyon
- What to expect at Paris Gare de Lyon
- Arriving at Cannes station
- Getting around Cannes
- What to do in Cannes
- Popular rail journeys from Cannes
- Getting from Cannes city center to the airport
- Explore Europe with a Eurail Pass
- Journey review: Paris to Cannes
Paris to Cannes by train
It takes an average of 6h 32m to travel from Paris to Cannes by train, over a distance of around 429 miles (690 km). There are normally 15 trains per day traveling from Paris to Cannes and tickets for this journey start from $30.91 when you book in advance.
| First train | 6:08 am | |
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| Last train | 9:25 pm | |
| Departure station | Paris | |
| Arrival station | Cannes | |
| Journey time | From 5h 5m | |
| Distance | 429 miles (690 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $30.91 | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, OUIGO, SNCF Voyageurs, Transdev RSI, Trenitalia |
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Trenitalia and OUIGO trains from Paris to Cannes
Trenitalia
OUIGO
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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OUIGO is the low-cost, high-speed train service operated by the French national train company SNCF. Despite having only one class on board, OUIGO trains offer the same comfort as Second Class seats on TGV trains, although OUIGO tickets are only available to purchase online. To make your journey as smooth as possible, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and bear in mind that there's an additional fee for bringing a suitcase with you, having a seat with power sockets and travelling with a stroller/buggy.
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What OUIGO classes are there from Paris to Cannes?
Compare the different travel classes offered by OUIGO when traveling from Paris to Cannes.
Standard Class
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a power outlet, as not all seats currently have one.
- Fold-down table
- Baggage storage
- Dining car (1)
- In-seat meal service (2)
- WiFi (3)
- Power outlets
- (1) Available on OUIGO Spain services only
- (2) Snack service available on some OUIGO Classique trains
- (3) WiFi available for a fee on services in France; may be free in Spain
What are the onboard services on OUIGO?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Paris to Cannes.
What baggage limits are there? | One piece of hand baggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin baggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus. |
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What food and drink is available? | On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.) |
What special assistance is available? | For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart). |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Paris to Cannes?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
Traveling from Paris' airports to the city center
Here’s how to get from all three of Paris’ airports to the city center.
Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris
Orly Airport to central Paris
Beauvais Tillé Airport to central Paris
How to get to Paris Gare de Lyon
Your train from Paris to Cannes leaves from Gare de Lyon. Here’s how to get there!
Gare de Lyon station is located in eastern Paris and easily accessed due to the city’s public transport system. If you’re hoping to take the train to Cannes and need to get to Paris Gare de Lyon train station, you can get there by:
- Metro: From the city center, you can take Line 1 or Line 14 to the Metro station at Gare de Lyon.
- Train: Hop on the RER A or RER D service to Gare de Lyon.
- Bus: You can take RATP buses from across the city to Gare de Lyon, including services 24, 29, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 87 and 91.
- Night buses: If you’re traveling at night, you can take many buses to Gare de Lyon, including N01, N02, N11, N16, N31, N32, N33, N34 and N35.
- On foot: Paris Gare de Lyon can be accessed either from the forecourt (Place Louis Armand) overlooking Boulevard Diderot, from Rue de Bercy, or Place Henri Frenay.
Using public transport in Paris
Paris Métro is the best way to travel around the city quickly, cheaply and easily. If you’re planning to travel around Paris and France, we recommend you buy a T+ ticket – it allows connections between the Métro and RER trains in central Paris and will take you to all the main stations in Paris where you can catch a connecting TGV high-speed train to other French cities.
Kids under 4 can travel for free on the Métro, RER, bus, and tramway services, provided they sit on your lap and don’t occupy a seat. Children under 10 get 50% off the ticket price.
What to expect at Paris Gare de Lyon
This is what you can find at Gare de Lyon, and what to expect when you board your train.
Amenities at Gare de Lyon
Boarding a TGV INOUI train
Boarding a OUIGO train
Arriving at Cannes station
No stress once you arrive! Enjoy the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle immediately.
After just over 5 hours on the train, you can take it easy in Cannes. The train station is right in the middle of the city and only 0.2 miles from the famous Promenade de la Croisette and its picture-perfect beach. There are also 13 regular bus routes (operated by Palm Bus) departing from outside of the station.
Le Suquet: Hit up the Medieval heart of Cannes in the Le Suquet neighborhood. Head west from the station on foot for 12 minutes or catch a No. 7 bus from just outside the station.
Old Port and Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes: Take in the yachts in the harbor or follow in the footsteps of your favorite movie stars at the location of the Cannes Film Festival. Walk south from the station for 10 minutes or catch a bus (2, 4, 6B, 7 or A) from just outside the station.
La Croisette: Cannes’ most famous beach, overlooked by the promenade. A 12-minute walk southeast of the station.
Getting around Cannes
Forget cars! You can get around Cannes on foot or by bike—or even by segway!
The center of Cannes is small and easily walkable from the station. But different public transport and rental options are environmentally friendly:
- Bus: Multiple bus and shuttle services cover the city of Cannes and its surrounding areas and beaches. The Palm Bus Network is the most extensive, operating 30 regular routes and 5 night bus routes. A 1-day pass is on sale on board the bus for €4.60 (price correct July 2024).
- Bike rental: You’ll find many different bike rental companies, including YouRent Cannes and Pop’Bike Cannes, which offer bikes and electrically assisted bikes. Cannes has fantastic cycle paths and is very bike-friendly; you’ll also be able to access the EuroVelo 8 cycle route which passes along the coast to Nice and Monaco.
- Other rentals: Electric scooters, vespas, gyropods and segways are available to hire around the city.
- Little Tourist Train tour: There is a “road train” available in the summer months offering three different tours around the city, all departing from the Old Port. Tickets are available at the departure point and audio translation is available in 8 languages.
What to do in Cannes
Where to visit and where to stay while you’re on the Côte d’Azur? We can’t answer those questions for you, but here’s some inspiration from our travel blog.
Popular rail journeys from Cannes
The whole Côte d’Azur is easily accessible by train from Cannes. Here are some of the top destinations nearby.
Getting from Cannes to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Unless you have a private jet, you probably won’t be flying out of Cannes Airport. But don’t worry! Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is less than an hour away by train. Here’s how to get there.
From Cannes station, take the train east along the coast to Nice Saint-Augustin station. The journey takes around 30 minutes on average.
Once you arrive, you can either walk for 7 minutes along the dedicated pedestrian walkway to Terminal 1, or you can take Tramway Lines 2 or 3 from the Grand-Arénas tram station (right next to the train station) directly to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2—the tram is free for this journey.
Explore Europe by train with a Eurail Pass
After visiting Marseille, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With a Eurail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
You can use a Eurail Pass if you’re not a European citizen or resident. If you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country, you can use an Interrail Pass instead.
Tips and tricks from our Trainline team
We love helping our customers find inspiration for their next train journey. Discover some travel stories written based on our employees' experiences.
Traveling from Paris to Cannes by train
To get to Cannes and the south of France, I booked a ticket for a TGV INOUI train, leaving Paris from Paris Gare de Lyon. I traveled in Seconde (Standard Class). After 5 hours, I arrived at Cannes train station.
What I enjoyed about the journey
Traveling on high-speed trains is very practical! Our train left on time, and we quickly sped through the country towards the south of France. I really appreciated being able to discover the French countryside during the journey.
What I didn’t like about the journey
As the journey was 5 hours long, I would have appreciated improved facilities on board. Our train car didn’t have any power outlets available. I also thought that the catering service on board the train could have been better. What’s more, although the 5-hour trip passed by relatively quickly, the seats weren’t particularly comfortable, and the legroom was quite limited.
If you have a lot of baggage, I’d recommend you arrive early to board the train, as there wasn’t a lot of storage space on board. I was also traveling at a particularly busy time so there were lots of people on board, but the train (and its toilets) weren’t very clean.
In conclusion, I was impressed with the time it took to get from Paris to Cannes by train, but the facilities on board the train could have been better.
About Jo
Jo, a Trainline employee, chose to share their experience of the journey between Paris and Cannes. The review has been written by one of our travel writers, based on a survey including multiple-choice questions regarding pros and cons of the journey.
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