How to travel from Perpignan to Annecy, France

The distance between Perpignan and Annecy is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 AnnecyPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Perpignan and Annecy is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Perpignan and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Perpignan and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Perpignan and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Annecy. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Perpignan and Annecy. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Annecy

Transport options from Perpignan to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5hrs
€150($150)
every 20 mins883km (549 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€190($190)
5 times a day575km (357 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€45($45)
twice a week554km (344 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€100($100)
on demand560km (348 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