How to travel from Menton to Annecy, France

The distance between Menton and Annecy is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Menton to Annecy by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance506km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Menton to Annecy by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 3h 50m.

The distance between Menton and Annecy is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Menton and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Annecy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and Annecy. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Menton and Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Menton and Annecy. The distance is around 506km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Menton to Annecy

Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Annecy

Transport options from Menton to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
€95($95)
hourly382km (237 miles)
Plane and Train3h 60m
€265($265)
6 times a week461km (286 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€160($160)
6 times a week697km (433 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud7h 30m
€135($135)
twice daily678km (421 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€68($68)
on demand506km (315 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