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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Cannes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $398.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $398 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Cannes
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Cannes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Cannes:
A bus is $161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Cannes costing on average $247.
A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Cannes costing on average $398.
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $243 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $157. The journey takes 12h 5m versus 7h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Zurich to Cannes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Cannes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 AM 13h05 Zurich 2:30 PM Cannes $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:25 AM 13h05 Zurich 2:30 PM Cannes $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:25 AM 13h05 Zurich 2:30 PM Cannes $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:50 PM 15h00 Zurich 1:50 PM Cannes $59 1 One-way 0 transfers3:25 AM 13h30 Zurich 4:55 PM Cannes $71 1 One-way 0 transfers3:30 AM 13h25 Zurich 4:55 PM Cannes $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Cannes:
A bus is $161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Cannes costing on average $247.
A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Cannes costing on average $398.
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Cannes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Cannes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Cannes by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Vueling, ITA, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Cannes by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Intercity to go to Cannes by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Swiss.
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