There are 5 ways to get from Como to Cannes by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano CentraleEc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to VentimigliaIc
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to CannesC3
7h 26m€30–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Genoa495 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to Nice AirportN482 / ...
8h 55m€21–37Drive 393.8 km
- Drive from Como to Cannes393.8 km
3h 59m€62–90Train, fly
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
6h 59m€155–365Train via Imperia
- Take the train from Saronno to ImperiaRe 13 / ...
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Le BosquetC3
9h 4m€33–58
Como to Cannes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Cannes is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Cannes is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Genoa and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Cannes via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Como and Cannes is 392 km. The road distance is 393.8 km.
The best way to get from Como to Cannes without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Como to Cannes, including transfers.
Como to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Cannes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Cannes is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Cannes, France?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Cannes via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Gare SNCF Cannes via Genoa and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 8h 55m.
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- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–360
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–290
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Saronno to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €8–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–24
Train from Ventimiglia to Le Bosquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–25
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Como to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Como to Cannes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Cannes is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Como to Cannes.
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