How to travel from Avignon to Annecy, France

The distance between Avignon and Annecy is around 329km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Avignon to Annecy 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 AnnecyAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance337km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Annecy by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Avignon and Annecy is around 329km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (149 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Avignon and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Annecy is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Annecy. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Annecy with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 15m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Annecy. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Avignon and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Annecy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Avignon and Annecy. The distance is around 337km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Avignon to Annecy

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Annecy

Transport options from Avignon to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€150($150)
hourly384km (239 miles)
Train to Annecy4h 15m
€60($60)
once a week343km (213 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€22($22)
5 times a week329km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€46($46)
on demand337km (210 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