How to travel from Annecy to Dijon, France

The distance between Annecy and Dijon is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Annecy to Dijon 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 and then to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lancy-Bachet gare and then to Dijon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Dijon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Annecy and Dijon is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Annecy and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Dijon is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Dijon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Dijon. 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Dijon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Dijon. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lancy-Bachet gare, Genève Bel-Air and Geneva - Bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Transalis and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Dijon. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m 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 Dijon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Dijon Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) 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 Annecy and Dijon. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Dijon

Transport options from Annecy to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€145($145)
every 4 hours350km (217 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€38($38)
once daily247km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€38($38)
on demand282km (175 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon