How to travel from Cannes to Annecy, France

The distance between Cannes and Annecy is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cannes 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Cannes and Annecy is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Cannes and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Annecy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Annecy. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Cannes and Annecy. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Annecy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Cannes and Annecy. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Annecy

Transport options from Cannes to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
€87($87)
hourly373km (232 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
€255($255)
6 times a week452km (281 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€145($145)
6 times a week642km (399 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud6h 20m
€125($125)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€42($42)
5 times a week599km (372 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€74($74)
on demand552km (343 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