How to travel from Le Havre to Annecy, France

The distance between Le Havre and Annecy is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Le Havre 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.

👋 Also check out AnnecyLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance748km (465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Le Havre and Annecy is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Le Havre and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Annecy is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Le Havre and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Le Havre and Annecy. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 4 times a day.

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

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Annecy. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre 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 5h 10m.

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 Le Havre and Annecy. The distance is around 748km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Annecy

Transport options from Le Havre to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly + 3 similar
5h 10m
€155($155)
every 2 hours694km (431 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 25m
€205($205)
every 2 hours715km (444 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€195($195)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
€310($310)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€135($135)
5 times a day805km (500 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux6h 45m
€165($165)
once a week807km (501 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€51($51)
4 times a day801km (498 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand748km (465 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