The distance between Caen and Annecy is around 709km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Caen 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.
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Fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Annecy.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Caen to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 40m. 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 €325 ($325).
The distance between Caen and Annecy is around 709km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 609km (378 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Caen and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Caen and Annecy. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Annecy. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Annecy. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 20m | €325($325) | 6 times a week | 717km (446 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €235($235) | 6 times a week | 824km (512 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 5h 20m | €150($150) | hourly | 709km (441 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | €255($255) | hourly | 727km (452 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 815km (507 miles) |
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux | 6h 55m | €150($150) | once a week | 818km (508 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | €46($46) | every 20 mins | 849km (528 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €105($105) | on demand | 785km (488 miles) |
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The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.