The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Annecy is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Annecy → Aix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Annecy.
Take the train to Valence and then to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Annecy is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Annecy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Valence. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Annecy. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Annecy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Annecy. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Annecy is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Annecy. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Annecy. The distance is around 407km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 55m | €26($26) | 5 times a week | 397km (247 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | €210($210) | every 2 hours | 528km (328 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €55($55) | on demand | 407km (253 miles) |
The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.