Train from Cannes to Zürich HB

🇫🇷 Cannes → 🇨🇭 Zürich HB

Straight-line Distance

441 km

NNE (15.0°)

Rail Distance

~573 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 13m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

102.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 9.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 112.0 kg

Taking the train saves 102.2 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Cannes
🇨🇭

Destination

Zürich HB

Journey Tips

Cannes to Zürich HB is typically a 6–7 hour journey via Marseille or Lyon, combining SNCF TER, TGV, and TGV Lyria or SBB services. Direct daytime services are limited, so connections are standard.

Scenic Highlight

The opening stretch from Cannes along the Côte d'Azur coast is one of Europe's most glamorous rail journeys, with the Mediterranean dazzling to the south.

Booking Tip

Book through SNCF Connect for French legs; add the Swiss portion on SBB.ch or use Rail Europe for a combined itinerary.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Also from Cannes

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 307 km 🇨🇭 Sion 298 km 🇮🇹 Milan 276 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 383 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 331 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Cannes to Zürich HB takes approximately 2h 13m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~573 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Cannes to Zürich HB is approximately 573 km (441 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 Zürich HB emits approximately 9.7 kg of CO2, compared to 112.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 102.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Cannes to Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27