How to travel from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy, France

The distance between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy is around 297km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) 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 AnnecyEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Genève and then to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance297km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy

There are several options for getting from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 30m. 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy is around 297km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel Sbb, Olten and Genève. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Swiss Railways run train services between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel Bahnhof SBB and Geneva. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Annecy from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) is to drive which will take 3hrs and cost around €54 ($54).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Genève and then to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy. The distance is around 297km (185 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy

Compare travel optionsbetween EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Annecy

Transport options from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€185($185)
hourly331km (206 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€27($27)
4 times a day319km (198 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€54($54)
on demand297km (185 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