The distance between Montpellier and Annecy is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 Annecy → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Annecy.
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Take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
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Take the bus to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Montpellier 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 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Montpellier and Annecy is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Montpellier and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Annecy is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Montpellier and Annecy. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Montpellier and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Annecy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Montpellier and Annecy. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 5m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 420km (261 miles) |
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 4h 5m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 420km (261 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €265($265) | 4 times a week | 547km (340 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | €28($28) | 4 times a week | 432km (269 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €56($56) | on demand | 411km (255 miles) |
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