Train from Cannes to Sion

🇫🇷 Cannes → 🇨🇭 Sion

Straight-line Distance

298 km

N (5.0°)

Rail Distance

~387 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 33m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

69.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 75.6 kg

Taking the train saves 69.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Cannes
🇨🇭

Destination

Sion

Journey Tips

Cannes to Sion links the French Riviera with the Valais, requiring a change at Nice, Marseille, or Lyon before entering Switzerland. The contrast between Mediterranean coast and alpine interior makes it one of Europe's most scenically varied routes.

Scenic Highlight

The journey ascends from the sparkling azure coastline of the Riviera through the Provençal hinterland and the Rhône Valley before the Alps close in on the final approach to Sion.

Booking Tip

Book French segments via SNCF Connect and Swiss segments via sbb.ch; Rail Europe can provide through-ticketing for the full journey and simplifies the multi-leg booking process.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sion

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 15 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 126 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 105 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 121 km 🇨🇭 Bellinzona 129 km

Also from Cannes

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 307 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 441 km 🇮🇹 Milan 276 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 383 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 331 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Cannes to Sion takes approximately 1h 33m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~387 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Cannes to Sion is approximately 387 km (298 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 Sion emits approximately 6.6 kg of CO2, compared to 75.6 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 69.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Cannes to Sion 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 Sion.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27