The distance between Annecy and Lyon is around 136km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy to Lyon by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière.
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Aix Les Bains Le Revard and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
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There are several options for getting from Annecy to Lyon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).
The distance between Annecy and Lyon is around 136km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (63 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Annecy and Lyon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Lyon is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Annecy and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 60m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Lyon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 50m.
Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Annecy and Lyon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Lyon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Lyon. The distance is around 136km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Lyon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 50m | €13($13) | every 3 hours | 136km (84 miles) |
Train via Aix Les Bains Le Revard + 1 similar | 1h 50m | €29($29) | every 3 hours | 158km (98 miles) |
Train | 1h 60m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €19($19) | on demand | 136km (84 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.