How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Annecy, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy is around 836km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Annecy by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AnnecyCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance908km (564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Annecy by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy is around 836km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 713km (443 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 55m.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy. The distance is around 908km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Annecy

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 55m
€375($375)
once daily852km (529 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly6h 20m
€160($160)
every 4 hours836km (519 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly6h 25m
€200($200)
every 4 hours857km (533 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 35m
€210($210)
twice daily982km (610 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 50m
€175($175)
once daily1,028km (639 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€150($150)
5 times a day948km (589 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux8h 20m
€470($470)
once a week949km (590 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€165($165)
on demand908km (564 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