How to travel from Amiens to Annecy, France

The distance between Amiens and Annecy is around 598km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Amiens to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Paris Nord, plane

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris then Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance693km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Amiens and Annecy is around 598km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Amiens and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Amiens and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amiens and Annecy. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Amiens and Annecy. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Amiens and Annecy. The distance is around 693km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Annecy

Transport options from Amiens to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Nord, plane + 5 similar
4h 5m
€150($150)
every 2 hours598km (371 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly4h 20m
€130($130)
every 2 hours718km (446 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly4h 20m
€190($190)
every 2 hours616km (383 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€180($180)
once daily714km (443 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane4h 45m
€310($310)
once daily839km (521 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane4h 55m
€205($205)
every 2 hours830km (516 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€125($125)
5 times a day708km (440 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
€48($48)
once daily744km (462 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€125($125)
on demand693km (431 miles)

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Airports near Annecy

The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Annecy
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (85 miles) from Annecy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Annecy