How to travel from Carentan to Annecy, France
The distance between Carentan and Annecy is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Carentan 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 → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€365($365)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Annecy.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris then Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Carentan and Annecy is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Carentan and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan 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 6h 45m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carentan and Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Carentan and Annecy. The distance is around 858km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 20m | €365($365) | once daily | 795km (494 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 45m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 779km (484 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 55m | €190($190) | every 4 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, Fly | 6hrs | €205($205) | twice daily | 925km (575 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 6h 20m | €170($170) | once daily | 971km (603 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 891km (553 miles) |
| Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux | 7h 50m | €440($440) | once a week | 892km (554 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 40m | €63($63) | every 20 mins | 912km (567 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €155($155) | on demand | 858km (533 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.
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