How to travel from Ajaccio to Annecy, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Annecy is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Annecy by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Annecy → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Annecy.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Turin and then to Annecy.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then drive to Annecy.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Annecy by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Ajaccio and Annecy is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Ajaccio and Annecy by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Annecy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Annecy is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €145($145) | hourly | 579km (360 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 5m | €115($115) | 6 times a week | 664km (413 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | €175($175) | 6 times a week | 775km (482 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 13h 15m | €230($230) | once a week | 1,265km (786 miles) |
| Ferry to Tolone, train | 13h 55m | €195($195) | 6 times a week | 802km (498 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 18h 5m | €265($265) | once daily | 838km (521 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 40m | €110($110) | once a week | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 20m | €125($125) | once a week | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 40m | €130($130) | 4 times a week | 904km (562 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Annecy
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Bus companies
Transalis
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airports near Annecy
The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Annecy
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 138km (85 miles) from Annecy
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Annecy