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.
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.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard.
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Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €150($150) | hourly | 384km (239 miles) |
Train to Annecy | 4h 15m | €60($60) | once a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | €22($22) | 5 times a week | 329km (204 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €46($46) | on demand | 337km (210 miles) |
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The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.