How to travel from Limoges to Annecy, France

The distance between Limoges and Annecy is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Limoges to Annecy by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Clermont Ferrand then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance545km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Annecy by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Limoges and Annecy is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Limoges and Annecy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Limoges and Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limoges and Annecy. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Annecy. Buses run twice a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Limoges and Annecy. The distance is around 545km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Annecy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Limoges to Annecy

Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Annecy

Transport options from Limoges to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3hrs
€210($210)
once daily455km (283 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€27($27)
twice a week573km (356 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 20m
€69($69)
twice a week606km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand545km (339 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