How to travel from Arras to Annecy, France
The distance between Arras and Annecy is around 614km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Arras 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.
👋 Also check out Annecy → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly
Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Geneva (GVA).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€180($180)
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5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Annecy.
- Duration4h 60m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€360($360)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€82($82)
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arras to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Arras and Annecy is around 614km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (341 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Arras and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arras and Annecy. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Arras and Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Arras and Annecy. The distance is around 741km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 614km (381 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 35m | €190($190) | once daily | 712km (442 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, plane | 3h 45m | €155($155) | hourly | 646km (402 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, Fly | 3h 45m | €140($140) | every 2 hours | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 5m | €300($300) | once daily | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Fly | 4h 25m | €160($160) | once daily | 754km (468 miles) |
Train | 4h 60m | €360($360) | twice a week | 732km (455 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €82($82) | every 2 hours | 786km (488 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, bus | 9h 30m | €76($76) | twice a week | 799km (496 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €135($135) | on demand | 741km (460 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.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Annecy
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 138km (85 miles) from Annecy
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Annecy