How to travel from Lille to Annecy, France
The distance between Lille and Annecy is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Lille 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 Annecy → Lille if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Annecy.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€175($175)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€52($52)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lille to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Lille and Annecy is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lille and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lille to Annecy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Lille and Annecy. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Lille and Annecy. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Annecy. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Lille and Annecy. The distance is around 768km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €155($155) | hourly | 592km (368 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 20m | €245($245) | 6 times a week | 713km (443 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | €245($245) | 6 times a week | 842km (523 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane and bus | 3h 35m | €260($260) | hourly | 660km (410 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | €175($175) | every 2 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, plane and bus | 4h 10m | €165($165) | hourly | 693km (431 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €175($175) | 6 times a week | 801km (498 miles) |
| Train via Annemasse | 5h 40m | €185($185) | once a week | 777km (483 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | €52($52) | once daily | 841km (523 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €105($105) | on demand | 768km (477 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lille and Annecy
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Transalis
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