How to travel from Marseille to Annecy, France

The distance between Marseille and Annecy is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille 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 AnnecyMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance422km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 30m. 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 €265 ($265).

The distance between Marseille and Annecy is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Marseille and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Annecy. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille 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 3h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Annecy. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Marseille and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 6h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Annecy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Annecy. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Marseille to Annecy

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Annecy

Transport options from Marseille to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3hrs
€265($265)
6 times a week422km (262 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€115($115)
6 times a week452km (281 miles)
Train via Valence5h 50m
€200($200)
every 2 hours492km (306 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€28($28)
5 times a week427km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€57($57)
on demand422km (262 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