How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Annecy, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy is around 769km (478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Annecy by 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 AnnecyLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nantes, Fly

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance858km (533 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Annecy by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 4h 25m.

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy is around 769km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Gare de Lyon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 50m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Annecy. The distance is around 858km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
€140($140)
every 3 hours769km (478 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€150($150)
once daily802km (498 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6hrs
€170($170)
once daily993km (617 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€180($180)
twice daily1,074km (668 miles)
Train via Nantes8h 10m
€485($490)
twice a week1,060km (659 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€155($155)
on demand858km (533 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