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.
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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Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
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Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Annecy.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €575($575) | once daily | 543km (337 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | €325($325) | every 2 hours | 499km (310 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 20m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 889km (552 miles) |
Train via Paris Nord | 5h 25m | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 890km (553 miles) |
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv | 6h 50m | €205($205) | 5 times a day | 610km (379 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | €37($37) | twice daily | 608km (378 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €95($95) | on demand | 535km (333 miles) |
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The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.