How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Annecy, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Annecy by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AnnecyClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Annecy by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Annecy is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Annecy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Annecy

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4hrs
€23($23)
every 4 hours305km (189 miles)
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache5hrs
€19($19)
3 times a week342km (213 miles)
Bus to Annecy7h 10m
€24($24)
twice daily418km (260 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€60($60)
every 4 hours376km (234 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€54($54)
on demand300km (186 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