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Trains in Cannes - Cannes Railway Station

Stop Press:  During the coronavirus pandemic face masks must be worn in all stations and on the train. there is a 135 euros fine if you do not.

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The French train company, SNCF, changed its online ticketing service name from www.voyages-sncf.com to www.oui.sncf.com   
This applies also to its phone apps.   
It follows the name change for the TGV service to inOui - meaning unparalleled in French - and OuiGo (play on English 'we go') for its low cost TGV seats.  The company also has a coach service called OuiBus and a car sharing system called OuiCar.  Yes, I think we are getting the message.

If you need help with luggage you can ask for assistance - including wheelchairs - at the information desk in the station.  Allow extra time 

​Handicapped and reduced mobility passengers can now be dropped off outside the Cannes railway station.
 

Cannes Railway Station 

Cannes Train Information
Cannes railway station
The Cannes railway station has a drop off zone at the Voie Rapide, plus buses and taxis on its forecourt. There are shops, cafes, a fitness centre and a hotel attached to it.

If the lift from the drop off zone is not working go further along to the car park and take its lift.  It's a few paces more but better than the steps.  Strangely, the architect does seem to have included an awful lot of steps in his design.

​To get to the platform, direction Italy, from the booking office go past the stairs onto the platform (direction Marseille) where you will find a lift to the lower floor, exit, walk a few paces and get another lift to platform 1. If you need assistance, there is an information point and disabled passengers can get help.  Arrive early and try to inform them in advance if possible.

Travelling the Cote d'Azur
Useful Info:   If the trains, for some reason, stop running there is a bus which runs along the coast between Menton and Nice.

Train Information Tickets
The best way to travel the Cote d'Azur is by train.  Local trains (TER) are efficient and normally on time but sadly there have been many strikes recently.  Do try to avoid rush hours.  Prices are reasonable, compared to Britain at least.
You can buy a one day travel ticket for just 13€ for all journeys in the Alpes-Maritimes.  So you you can jump on and off whenever you want all day long.  This ticket can also be used on the scenic Roya Valley railway from Nice.   All tickets are available at Cannes station - it is recommended you book in advance where possible. And if you are very, very clever go to the French Railways site.   

Mind you, if you think the TGV is fast have a look at what was achieved in 1953 in England.  SEE FILM

 TRAIN DES PIGNES - Tourist train

Train des Pignes







The fabulous Train des Pignes from Nice to Digne is fully open.  

Four return journeys a day available.


Nice to Digne Train Journey
Take the Train des Pignes 9.30am Nice to Pugets Thenes for the steam train to Annot 39 euros all inclusive return for adults. Operates Fridays mid July - mid August and Saturdays until end October.

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