How to travel from Nimes to Annecy, France

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.

4 routes found

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 AnnecyNimes if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nimes to Annecy

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Annecy

Transport options from Nimes to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€85($85)
every 2 hours370km (230 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
4hrs
€265($265)
6 times a week496km (308 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€25($25)
5 times a week378km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€49($49)
on demand361km (224 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