How to travel from Le Mans to Annecy, France
The distance between Le Mans and Annecy is around 644km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Le Mans to Annecy by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Annecy → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Rennes, plane
Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€200($200)
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Train
Take the train to Annecy.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Annecy by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Le Mans and Annecy is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Le Mans and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Annecy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Annecy with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 5h 5m.
TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Annecy. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Mans and Annecy. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Rennes, plane + 6 similar | 4h 25m | €200($200) | 6 times a week | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 4h 35m | €250($250) | 6 times a week | 819km (509 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €185($185) | 6 times a week | 874km (543 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 5h 25m | €355($355) | 6 times a week | 886km (550 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | €160($160) | 5 times a day | 644km (400 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane and bus | 4h 25m | €270($270) | every 4 hours | 722km (449 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane and bus | 4h 30m | €195($195) | every 3 hours | 841km (523 miles) |
Train | 5h 5m | €140($140) | twice a week | 736km (458 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €95($95) | on demand | 721km (448 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