How to travel from Bayonne to Annecy, France

The distance between Bayonne and Annecy is around 730km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bayonne to Annecy by plane, 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 AnnecyBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix Les Bains Le Revard.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Annecy.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance869km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Annecy by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Bayonne and Annecy is around 730km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bayonne and Annecy by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu and Aix Les Bains Le Revard. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayonne and Annecy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Bayonne and Annecy. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Annecy. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Bayonne and Annecy. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Annecy

Transport options from Bayonne to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€180($180)
once daily730km (454 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€230($230)
once daily771km (479 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€255($255)
once daily1,310km (814 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 20m
€235($235)
once a week1,304km (810 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€65($65)
twice a week947km (588 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€155($155)
on demand869km (540 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