The distance between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 890km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saint-Jean-de-Luz → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy-TGV and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.
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Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).
The distance between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 890km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Massy-TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy-TGV and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure. instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 8h 10m | €295($295) | 3 times a week | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux | 9h 35m | €240($240) | once a week | 1,327km (825 miles) |
Bus | 15h 40m | €56($56) | 6 times a week | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €160($160) | on demand | 890km (553 miles) |
The following major airports near Saint-Jean-de-Luz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.