How to travel from Annecy to Antibes, France

The distance between Annecy and Antibes is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy to Antibes by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Antibes.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Antibes by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Annecy and Antibes is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Antibes is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Antibes. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Antibes. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Annecy and Antibes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Antibes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Annecy and Antibes. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Annecy to Antibes

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Antibes

Transport options from Annecy to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€225($225)
every 20 mins424km (263 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, Fly2h 60m
€88($88)
every 2 hours367km (228 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€190($190)
5 times a day680km (422 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud6h 35m
€125($125)
every 20 mins634km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€76($76)
on demand562km (349 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes