Train from Cannes to Milan

🇫🇷 Cannes → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

276 km

NE (38.1°)

Rail Distance

~359 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 27m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

64.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 70.1 kg

Taking the train saves 64.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Cannes

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

Cannes to Milan runs along the scenic French Riviera coast to Ventimiglia, then into the Ligurian Apennines via the Italian coastal railway. The journey takes around four to five hours with a change at Nice or Genova. The coastal section is one of the most popular rail journeys in southern Europe.

Scenic Highlight

The first 90 minutes along the Côte d'Azur between Cannes and Ventimiglia offer cliffside Mediterranean vistas, with the azure sea far below and red-roofed Provençal villages perched on the hillsides.

Booking Tip

Book SNCF for the Cannes-Ventimiglia leg and Trenitalia for the Italian portion; check through-booking options on Rail.cc as combined tickets are sometimes available and simplify the journey.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Milan

🇨🇭 Aigle 196 km 🇨🇭 Sion 165 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 157 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 138 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 136 km

Also from Cannes

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 307 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 441 km 🇨🇭 Sion 298 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 383 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 331 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Cannes to Milan takes approximately 1h 27m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~359 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Cannes to Milan is approximately 359 km (276 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 Milan emits approximately 6.1 kg of CO2, compared to 70.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 64.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Cannes to Milan 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 Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27