How to travel from Orleans to Annecy, France

The distance between Orleans and Annecy is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orleans 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 AnnecyOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance558km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Orleans and Annecy is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (243 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Orleans and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Annecy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Annecy. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Orleans and Annecy. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Annecy. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Orleans and Annecy. The distance is around 558km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Annecy

Transport options from Orleans to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 45m
€220($220)
6 times a week710km (441 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane and bus4h 20m
€130($130)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
€240($240)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€130($130)
5 times a day694km (431 miles)
Train via Vierzon Ville6h 25m
€255($255)
every 20 mins594km (369 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 10m
€12($12)
6 times a week659km (410 miles)
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand11h 35m
€48($48)
4 times a week724km (450 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€75($75)
on demand558km (347 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