How to travel from Metz to Annecy, France

The distance between Metz and Annecy is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €575($575)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance535km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Metz to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €575 ($575).

The distance between Metz and Annecy is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Metz and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €575 ($575).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Bastille and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Annecy. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Metz and Annecy. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Annecy. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz and Annecy. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Annecy

Transport options from Metz to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€575($575)
once daily543km (337 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€325($325)
every 2 hours499km (310 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 20m
€165($165)
every 20 mins889km (552 miles)
Train via Paris Nord5h 25m
€165($165)
3 times a week890km (553 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv6h 50m
€205($205)
5 times a day610km (379 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€37($37)
twice daily608km (378 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€95($95)
on demand535km (333 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