How to travel from Annecy to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Raphaël is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Annecy to Saint-Raphaël 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 Saint-RaphaëlAnnecy if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance525km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Raphaël is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Annecy and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Raphaël is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 525km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Annecy to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 45m
€100($100)
every 3 hours419km (260 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
€220($220)
twice daily479km (297 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 20m
€255($255)
twice daily565km (351 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
5h 20m
€180($180)
5 times a day636km (395 miles)
Train5h 55m
€105($105)
twice daily592km (368 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€29($29)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€95($95)
on demand525km (326 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël