Train from Cannes to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Cannes → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

331 km

N (354.8°)

Rail Distance

~430 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 42m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

76.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 84.0 kg

Taking the train saves 76.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Cannes
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

Cannes to Lausanne is around 5–6 hours, typically travelling via Nice or Marseille and then a TGV Lyria service through Lyon. An ID or passport is required at the Franco-Swiss border.

Scenic Highlight

Departing the Côte d'Azur's limestone coast, the journey passes through Provence's lavender country before ascending through Burgundy and the Jura to arrive above Lake Geneva.

Booking Tip

Book the Côte d'Azur leg on SNCF Connect, then the Lyria portion separately. Combined Rail Europe tickets are available but check fare rules for flexibility.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km

Also from Cannes

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 307 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 441 km 🇨🇭 Sion 298 km 🇮🇹 Milan 276 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 383 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Cannes to Lausanne takes approximately 1h 42m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~430 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Cannes to Lausanne is approximately 430 km (331 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Cannes to Lausanne emits approximately 7.3 kg of CO2, compared to 84.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 76.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Cannes to Lausanne 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 Cannes and Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27