How to travel from Giverny to Annecy, France
The distance between Giverny and Annecy is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Giverny to Annecy by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Annecy → Giverny if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Geneva (GVA).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then take the train to Annecy.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giverny and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giverny to Annecy by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Giverny and Annecy is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Giverny and Annecy by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Giverny to Annecy is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Giverny and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giverny and Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then take the train to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giverny and Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then take the train to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giverny to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Giverny and Annecy. The distance is around 624km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giverny to Annecy is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giverny and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €170($170) | 5 times a week | 566km (352 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 45m | €130($130) | 5 times a week | 543km (337 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €160($160) | 5 times a week | 664km (413 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €105($105) | 5 times a week | 653km (406 miles) |
| Bus to Terminal Jules Verne, Train | 4h 60m | €100($100) | 5 times a week | 652km (405 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | €110($110) | on demand | 624km (388 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.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Annecy
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 138km (85 miles) from Annecy
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Annecy