How to travel from Colmar to Annecy, France

The distance between Colmar and Annecy is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colmar to Annecy by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €445($445)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train via Basel Sbb

Take the train to Basel Sbb then Genève and then to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Breisach Bahnhof, Freiburg Hauptbahnhof then Geneve Gare Routiere pl. Dorciere and then to Annecy Galbert.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Annecy by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €445 ($445).

The distance between Colmar and Annecy is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Colmar and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Annecy is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €445 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar 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 Colmar and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel Sbb, Bern and Genève. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Colmar and Annecy. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Colmar and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Breisach Bahnhof, Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Geneve Gare Routiere pl. Dorciere, Genève Cornavin and Genève Charmilles. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Sbg - Bus, Sonstige, Südbadenbus, Swiss PostAuto, RegioJet and Transalis run regular bus services between Colmar and Annecy. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Annecy. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Colmar and Annecy. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Annecy

Transport options from Colmar to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€445($445)
6 times a week578km (359 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
€265($265)
hourly457km (284 miles)
Train via Basel Sbb + 1 similar
4h 45m
€185($185)
every 3 hours397km (246 miles)
Train4h 55m
€210($210)
hourly404km (251 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€40($40)
once a week441km (274 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€48($48)
on demand354km (220 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