The distance between Grenoble and Annecy is around 106km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble to Annecy by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Annecy → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Annecy.
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+ 1 othersTake the train to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Annecy by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €15 ($15).
The distance between Grenoble and Annecy is around 106km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Grenoble and Annecy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Annecy is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €15 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Annecy. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Annecy with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 40m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Annecy. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Annecy. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 1h 40m.
Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Grenoble and Annecy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Annecy. instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Annecy. The distance is around 107km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Annecy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 40m | €12($12) | twice daily | 106km (66 miles) |
Train | 1h 40m | €80($80) | hourly | 121km (75 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €15($15) | on demand | 107km (66 miles) |
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The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.