How to travel from Annecy to Tours, France

The distance between Annecy and Tours is around 606km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Annecy to Tours 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 to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to St-Pierre-des-Corps.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Tours.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance622km (386 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Tours

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 9h 30m. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Annecy and Tours is around 606km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Annecy and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Tours is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Tours. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Tours. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Tours. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Tours. 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 8h 40m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Annecy and Tours. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 40m 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 Tours. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Tours. The distance is around 622km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Annecy to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train + 6 similar
3h 20m
€350($350)
every 20 mins606km (377 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train3h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours665km (414 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 25m
€220($220)
every 20 mins818km (508 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train4h 25m
€275($275)
every 20 mins742km (461 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
€135($135)
every 20 mins865km (537 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train4h 55m
€180($180)
4 times a day855km (531 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 25m
€185($185)
every 20 mins969km (602 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€150($150)
twice daily796km (495 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux5h 30m
€150($150)
once a week784km (487 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€42($42)
twice daily637km (396 miles)
Bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc9h 30m
€18($18)
6 times a week768km (477 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€84($84)
on demand622km (386 miles)

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Airports near Tours

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours