How to travel from Étretat to Annecy, France

The distance between Étretat and Annecy is around 692km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris then Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Annecy by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Étretat and Annecy is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)

It takes around 11h 55m to get from Étretat and Annecy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Annecy is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Breaute Beuzeville then take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Annecy. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Paris and Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Étretat and Annecy. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Étretat and Annecy. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Annecy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Annecy

Transport options from Étretat to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6hrs
€195($195)
once daily811km (504 miles)
Bus to Breaute Beuzeville, train and plane5h 25m
€155($155)
once daily692km (430 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 40m
€205($205)
once daily713km (443 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
€315($315)
once daily840km (522 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€53($53)
4 times a day834km (518 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€135($135)
on demand756km (470 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