How to travel from Annecy to Bayonne, France

The distance between Annecy and Bayonne is around 869km (540 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy to Bayonne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy-TGV and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance869km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Bayonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Annecy and Bayonne is around 869km (540 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Annecy and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Bayonne is to take the train which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Massy-TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Annecy and Bayonne. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy-TGV and then to Bayonne. instead which will take 7h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Bayonne

Transport options from Annecy to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€295($295)
3 times a week1,310km (814 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux9h 10m
€235($235)
once a week1,304km (810 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€54($54)
once daily945km (587 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€155($155)
on demand869km (540 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne