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.
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 Annecy → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 4hrs | €23($23) | every 4 hours | 305km (189 miles) |
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache | 5hrs | €19($19) | 3 times a week | 342km (213 miles) |
Bus to Annecy | 7h 10m | €24($24) | twice daily | 418km (260 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | €60($60) | every 4 hours | 376km (234 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €54($54) | on demand | 300km (186 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.