How to travel from Bordeaux to Annecy, France
The distance between Bordeaux and Annecy is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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 → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Annecy.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Albertville then take the bus to Gare Routiere.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Bordeaux and Annecy is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Bordeaux and Annecy by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Annecy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bordeaux and Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and Annecy. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Annecy. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Bordeaux and Annecy. The distance is around 685km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Annecy is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €125($125) | hourly | 614km (382 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €130($130) | 6 times a week | 617km (384 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 5m | €220($220) | 6 times a week | 928km (577 miles) |
Bus | 12h 10m | €50($50) | once daily | 819km (509 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €200($200) | once a week | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 13h 25m | €45($45) | 4 times a week | 988km (614 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €90($90) | on demand | 685km (425 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bordeaux and Annecy
Bus companies
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Haute-Savoie
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Transalis
Train operators
Airlines
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