How to travel from Carcassonne to Annecy, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Annecy is around 545km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 AnnecyCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Annecy.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Carcassonne and Annecy is around 545km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Annecy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Annecy. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Carcassonne and Annecy. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Annecy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Carcassonne and Annecy. The distance is around 557km (346 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 Carcassonne to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Annecy

Transport options from Carcassonne to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€150($150)
6 times a week618km (384 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 50m
€325($325)
hourly1,079km (671 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
€185($185)
hourly623km (387 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€185($185)
4 times a day625km (388 miles)
Train via Lyon Perrache5h 25m
€195($195)
once a week622km (387 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€40($40)
3 times a week545km (339 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€75($75)
on demand557km (346 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