The distance between Lyon and Annecy is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon to Annecy by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Annecy → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Annecy.
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Annecy by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).
The distance between Lyon and Annecy is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (63 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Lyon and Annecy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Annecy is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Annecy. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Annecy with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 55m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Annecy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Annecy. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 50m.
Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Lyon and Annecy. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Annecy. instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Annecy. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Annecy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 50m | €13($13) | every 3 hours | 136km (84 miles) |
Train | 1h 55m | €95($95) | every 2 hours | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €19($19) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
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The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.