How to travel from Dijon to Annecy, France

The distance between Dijon and Annecy is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dijon to Annecy by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AnnecyDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva - Bus station and then to Annecy Galbert.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Annecy by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Dijon and Annecy is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Dijon and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Annecy is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Annecy. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Dijon and Annecy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Dijon and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva - Bus station, Genève Cornavin and Genève Charmilles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Blablabus and Transalis run regular bus services between Dijon and Annecy. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Dijon and Annecy. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Annecy

Transport options from Dijon to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€145($145)
every 4 hours350km (217 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux6h 10m
€170($170)
6 times a week311km (193 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€39($39)
once daily243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€38($38)
on demand281km (175 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