How to travel from Annecy to Quimper, France

The distance between Annecy and Quimper is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out QuimperAnnecy if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy Tgv and then to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Quimper.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,040km (646 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Annecy and Quimper is around 1,014km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 810km (503 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Annecy and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Quimper is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Quimper. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambery Challes Les Eaux. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Quimper. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,040km (646 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Quimper

Transport options from Annecy to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,083km (673 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
€170($170)
twice daily1,014km (630 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
7h 40m
€205($205)
twice a week1,175km (730 miles)
Train9h 15m
€180($180)
twice a week1,202km (747 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
€55($55)
twice daily1,087km (675 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€185($185)
on demand1,040km (646 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper