Train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Cagnes-sur-Mer → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

434 km

N (4.4°)

Rail Distance

~564 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 11m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

100.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 9.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 110.2 kg

Taking the train saves 100.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Cagnes-sur-Mer
🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

Travel along the Côte d'Azur with SNCF to Nice or Marseille, then take a TGV or intercity service north to Lyon and on to Basel. The full journey crosses some of France's most varied terrain.

Scenic Highlight

The coastal stretch from Cagnes-sur-Mer through Antibes and Cannes to Marseille hugs the Mediterranean, while the Rhône Valley approach to Lyon reveals the grandeur of central France.

Booking Tip

Book in advance at sncf-connect.com, particularly for the TGV segment from Marseille or Lyon to Basel. Early fares on SNCF can be significantly cheaper than walk-up prices.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Also from Cagnes-sur-Mer

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 367 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 428 km 🇨🇭 Sion 286 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 294 km 🇮🇹 Milan 261 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Basel SBB takes approximately 2h 11m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~564 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Basel SBB is approximately 564 km (434 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Basel SBB emits approximately 9.6 kg of CO2, compared to 110.2 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 100.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Basel SBB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Cagnes-sur-Mer and Basel SBB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27