The distance between Nimes and Annecy is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes 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 → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Annecy.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
Multiple operators
Take the bus to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).
The distance between Nimes and Annecy is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nimes and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Annecy is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Annecy. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Annecy. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Nimes and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 6h 35m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nimes and Annecy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes 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 4hrs.
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 Nimes and Annecy. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 35m | €85($85) | every 2 hours | 370km (230 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | €265($265) | 6 times a week | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | €25($25) | 5 times a week | 378km (235 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €49($49) | on demand | 361km (224 miles) |
Air Senegal
Corsairfly
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.