How to travel from Dunkirk to Annecy, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Annecy is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Lille Europe, Fly

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Annecy.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance841km (523 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Dunkirk and Annecy is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Dunkirk and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Dunkirk and Annecy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Dunkirk and Annecy. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Annecy. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Dunkirk and Annecy. The distance is around 841km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Annecy

Transport options from Dunkirk to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, Fly + 4 similar
3h 25m
€145($145)
every 4 hours675km (419 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 50m
€235($235)
every 4 hours743km (462 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€280($280)
once daily792km (492 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 15m
€165($165)
every 4 hours787km (489 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 45m
€295($295)
once daily922km (573 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€150($150)
every 4 hours882km (548 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 45m
€180($180)
twice a week851km (529 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€44($44)
4 times a day904km (561 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€115($115)
on demand841km (523 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