How to travel from Arcachon to Annecy, France

The distance between Arcachon and Annecy is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Annecy 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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Train to Pessac Alouette, Fly

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance752km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Arcachon and Annecy is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Arcachon and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Annecy. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Annecy is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Annecy. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Arcachon and Annecy. The distance is around 752km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €570 ($570).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Annecy

Transport options from Arcachon to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pessac Alouette, Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
€110($110)
hourly659km (409 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
€140($140)
once daily663km (412 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane5h 10m
€230($230)
once daily912km (567 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€570($570)
once a week1,165km (724 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
€70($70)
once daily764km (475 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus13hrs
€51($51)
twice daily878km (545 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€135($135)
on demand752km (467 miles)

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Airports near Annecy

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Annecy
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (85 miles) from Annecy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Annecy