How to travel from Annecy to Belfort, France

The distance between Annecy and Belfort is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Annecy to Belfort by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BelfortAnnecy if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Annecy and Belfort is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Annecy and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Belfort is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Belfort. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Belfort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Belfort. We recommend that you drive to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Annecy to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Belfort

Transport options from Annecy to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 60m
€265($265)
every 4 hours460km (286 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€170($170)
every 4 hours516km (320 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€49($49)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort