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Cannes

Two-day French Riviera city break to Cannes by train from Switzerland

Illustration of Cannes

Railtour Suisse operates a two-day city break to Cannes, the famous French Riviera resort known for its film festival, elegant Croisette promenade, and Mediterranean beaches. Departing from Swiss gateways in Geneva or Zurich, travellers arrive by second-class train and stay one night in a four-star hotel in the city centre. The package is designed for a relaxed pace: days are free to explore on foot, with highlights including the Croisette seafront, the historic Le Suquet neighbourhood, and the Marché Forville food market where locals shop for produce and flowers. Optional activities available at extra cost include a short boat journey to the Lérins Islands, a visit to Fort Royal on Île Sainte-Marguerite, and the monastery on Île Saint-Honorat. This suits couples seeking a short romantic escape, first-time rail travellers wanting a simple Swiss-to-France journey, and solo explorers who prefer the structure of a hotel booking with the freedom to navigate the town independently.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has fallen CHF 163 since 4 Jul, to CHF 445.

CHF 608CHF 4454 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact schedule and included activities with Railtour Suisse before booking.
  • Optional extras such as the boat trip to the Lérins Islands and monastery or fort visits are not included in the base price.

Included

  • Return train journey, 2nd class
  • 1 night in 4-star hotel

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From CHF 445 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $546 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?
Yes, second-class train journey is included in the package price.
What hotel accommodation is provided?
One night in a four-star hotel in Cannes.
Where does the trip depart from?
Railtour Suisse offers gateways from Geneva and Zurich.
What activities are included?
The package highlights key Cannes destinations: the Croisette, Le Suquet old town, and Marché Forville market. Boat trips to the Lérins Islands and visits to Fort Royal or the monastery are optional extras.

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