RailEurope and TGV simplify trains to Cannes

TGV has decided to simplify things for people travelling in Europe by train. The Raileurope service will now fall under the banner of TGV, the high-speed network that connects France, Belgium, Germany and Holland. I just had a quick look at the prices from Paris, which range from €43 to about €92 one-way depending on time and the availability of promo prices. The journey takes about 5 hours but has the enormous advantage of bringing you straight to Cannes station, a 10-minute walk to the Palais. So you skip the 40-minute trip from the airport and the extra expense. If you have never taken one, the high-speed trains are a great way to travel. Check for available times here

Getting to Cannes from Milan

We often get requests about getting to Cannes from the Italian city of Milan, and the answer we often give is the train. Trenitalia runs three daily trains to Nice at 11.10 am, 13.10 and 15.10 that take roughly five hours to cover the 334 kilometers. From there, it's another 20-30 minutes to Cannes itself by train. Trenitalia rates start at about €15, although you can reasonably expect to pay more. This is an EC train so you have to reserve. I tried the booking engine online and couldn't get a final price. Try for yourself at their Smart Price promo.

The other option is by plane, of course. Air France flies direct, and several others fly with one stopover. The cheapest price I could find with a quick search was €178 return with Swiss (a 3-hour journey) or €311 direct return with Air France (1-hour journey).

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Trains from Milan to Nice from as little as €15

Originally posted March 22, 2006. If you have the possibility of travelling from Italy, this is an option that might be worth checking. The Italian railway is currently running Smart Price deals on tickets for international destinations. Nice, which has direct and very regular connections to Cannes, is included in the list, with prices from Milan starting at €15 (Naples, Rome and Venice can be reached from as little as €35 in an overnight couchette). Conditions apply, needless to say. For details and booking in English or Italian, visit Trenitalia Smart Price.