Train from Cannes to Sierre/Siders

🇫🇷 Cannes → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders

Straight-line Distance

307 km

N (7.4°)

Rail Distance

~399 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 36m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

71.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 78.0 kg

Taking the train saves 71.2 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Cannes
🇨🇭

Destination

Sierre/Siders

Journey Tips

From Cannes, coastal Intercités or direct TGV services head north to Lyon, then TGV Lyria to Geneva, with SBB trains onward to Sierre. The journey moves from the Mediterranean to the Swiss Alps in a single day. Carry a valid passport or EU ID for the border.

Scenic Highlight

The departure along the Côte d'Azur from Cannes, with the bay and the golden Île de Lérins visible from the coastal track, gives way to the Maritime Alps interior as the train turns north toward the French hinterland.

Booking Tip

Book the French TGV portion via SNCF Connect and TGV Lyria via lyria.com; a Swiss Travel Pass is an excellent investment for the Swiss segment and any further Alpine exploration from Sierre.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Brunnen 114 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 130 km 🇨🇭 Erstfeld 104 km 🇨🇭 Flüelen 107 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 34 km

Also from Cannes

🇨🇭 Zürich HB 441 km 🇨🇭 Sion 298 km 🇮🇹 Milan 276 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 383 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 331 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Cannes to Sierre/Siders takes approximately 1h 36m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~399 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Cannes to Sierre/Siders is approximately 399 km (307 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 Sierre/Siders emits approximately 6.8 kg of CO2, compared to 78.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 71.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Cannes to Sierre/Siders 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 Sierre/Siders.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27