How to travel from Annecy to Nancy, France

The distance between Annecy and Nancy is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy to Nancy 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dijon then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance484km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).

The distance between Annecy and Nancy is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Annecy and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Nancy is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Nancy. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Marne La Vallee Chessy. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 45m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Nancy

Transport options from Annecy to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 5m
€365($365)
every 20 mins542km (337 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€250($250)
4 times a week880km (547 miles)
Train via Geneve7h 15m
€235($235)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
€39($39)
4 times a week558km (346 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 10m
€125($125)
once daily699km (434 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€65($65)
on demand484km (301 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy