How to travel from Frejus to Annecy, France

The distance between Frejus and Annecy is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Frejus 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE then fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance520km (323 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frejus and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Frejus to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Frejus and Annecy is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Frejus and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frejus to Annecy is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Frejus and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frejus and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Frejus to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Frejus and Annecy. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Frejus and Annecy. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Frejus to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Frejus and Annecy. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frejus to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Frejus and Annecy. The distance is around 520km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frejus to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frejus and Annecy

Transport options from Frejus to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
€110($110)
5 times a day410km (255 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane4h 55m
€135($135)
once daily532km (330 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 40m
€280($280)
6 times a week489km (304 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train5hrs
€265($265)
6 times a week560km (348 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€140($140)
6 times a week610km (379 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud5h 55m
€120($120)
twice daily591km (367 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 15m
€32($32)
once daily628km (390 miles)
Bus via Turin9h 25m
€41($41)
4 times a week607km (377 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€70($70)
on demand520km (323 miles)

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Airlines

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