The distance between Annecy and Montpellier is around 411km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy to Montpellier 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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Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier.
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Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
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Take the bus to Montpellier.
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Annecy and Montpellier is around 411km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Annecy and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Montpellier. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
SNCF, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Montpellier. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Montpellier. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Montpellier with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Montpellier. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. The distance is around 411km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | €235($235) | 4 times a week | 527km (327 miles) |
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, Fly | 4h 30m | €190($190) | hourly | 1,081km (671 miles) |
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar | 4hrs | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 420km (261 miles) |
Train | 4h 5m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 420km (261 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | €28($28) | 4 times a week | 434km (269 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €56($56) | on demand | 411km (256 miles) |
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The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.