There are 6 ways to get from Cannes to Zermatt by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Cannes to Turin
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Take the bus from Torino - Porta Susa to Chatillon - Autostazione
5 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Cannes to Ventimiglia
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Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
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Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt
Drive
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Drive from Cannes to Zermatt
Fly to Geneva, train
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Fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
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Take the train from Visp to Zermatt
Fly to Basel, train
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Fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel Sbb to Visp
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Take the train from Visp to Zermatt
Fly to Zurich, train
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Fly from Nice (NCE) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
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Take the train from Bern to Visp
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Take the train from Visp to Zermatt
Cannes to Zermatt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Zermatt is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Cannes to Zermatt is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Cannes to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Zermatt via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Cannes and Zermatt is 281 km. The road distance is 539.3 km.
The best way to get from Cannes to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Cannes to Zermatt, including transfers.
Cannes to Zermatt train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Cannes station.
The best way to get from Cannes to Zermatt is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 11h 15m.
The quickest flight from Nice Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Cannes to Zermatt train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Zermatt station.
- Distance: 280.8 km
- Duration: 12h 58m
What companies run services between Cannes, France and Zermatt, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Cannes to Zermatt via Turin, Fermata 3198 - ADRIANO OVEST, Fermata 3563 - DUCHESSA JOLANDA, Torino - Porta Susa, Châtillon, and Breuil-Cervinia in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cannes to Zermatt via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 28 - SFr 150
Flights from Nice to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 180
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 240
Flights from Nice to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 440
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Nice to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 550
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Cannes to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 9 - SFr 14
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 16 - SFr 24
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 25
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- SFr 33 - SFr 37
Frequently asked questions
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 40
- 1st Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 642 442
- railcenter@mgbahn.ch
- Website
- matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 55
- Website
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- SFr 26 - SFr 31
- 1st Class Ticket
- SFr 45 - SFr 55
Train from Visp to Zermatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 45
- Website
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- SFr 20 - SFr 25
- 1st Class Ticket
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- info@glacierexpress.ch
- Website
- glacierexpress.ch
Train from Brig to Zermatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- glacierexpress.ch
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel Sbb to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bern to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Cannes to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 0165 36 70 11
- savda@savda.it
- Website
- aosta.arriva.it
Bus from Torino - Porta Susa to Chatillon - Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 10
- Schedules at
- torino.arriva.it
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Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Zermatt is 539 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Cannes to Zermatt.
Swiss and easyJet offer flights from Nice Airport to Geneva Airport.
There are 313+ hotels available in Zermatt. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.