How to travel from Annecy to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Annecy and Bordeaux is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy to Bordeaux by bus, plane, train and car. 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 Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport and then to Bordeaux City Centre.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance685km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Bordeaux by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Annecy and Bordeaux is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Annecy and Bordeaux by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Bordeaux is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambery Challes Les Eaux. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Bordeaux. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 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 Annecy and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Bordeaux. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m 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 Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 685km (425 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 Annecy to Bordeaux is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Bordeaux

Transport options from Annecy to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€100($100)
every 20 mins597km (371 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, Fly3h 15m
€130($130)
hourly616km (383 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€200($200)
once a week1,107km (688 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
€34($34)
once daily693km (431 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean11h 50m
€50($50)
once daily819km (509 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€90($90)
on demand685km (425 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux