How to travel from Brest to Annecy, France

The distance between Brest and Annecy is around 934km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brest 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 AnnecyBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated byAir France+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux and then to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,103km (686 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Brest to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Brest and Annecy is around 934km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848km (527 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Brest and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Annecy. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brest and Annecy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Brest and Annecy. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Annecy. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Annecy. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Geneva (GVA) - via Paris CDG (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Annecy. There is however a flight that goes via Paris CDG (CDG). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Annecy typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Geneva (GVA).

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 Brest and Annecy. The distance is around 1,103km (686 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Annecy

Transport options from Brest to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
€225($225)
every 2 hours988km (614 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€180($180)
6 times a week934km (580 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€190($190)
once daily1,174km (729 miles)
Bus
16h 35m
€72($72)
once daily1,159km (720 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€150($150)
on demand1,103km (686 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