How to travel from Annecy to Grasse, France

The distance between Annecy and Grasse is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy to Grasse by train, bus, car 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).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Grasse - Gare Routiere - Grasse.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance392km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Grasse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 7h 25m. 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 €220 ($220).

The distance between Annecy and Grasse is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Annecy and Grasse 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 Grasse is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Grasse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Grasse. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Cannes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Grasse. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Annecy and Grasse. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 25m 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 Grasse. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. 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 Grasse. The distance is around 392km (244 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 Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Grasse

Transport options from Annecy to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€220($220)
once daily446km (277 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, Fly3h 15m
€86($86)
once daily390km (242 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€195($195)
4 times a day688km (428 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€11($11)
twice daily404km (251 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€53($53)
on demand392km (244 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse