How to travel from Poitiers to Annecy, France

The distance between Poitiers and Annecy is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Poitiers to Annecy by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance602km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Annecy by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).

The distance between Poitiers and Annecy is around 523km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (281 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Poitiers and Annecy by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-TGV. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Poitiers and Annecy. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Poitiers and Annecy. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours and Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Annecy. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Poitiers and Annecy. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Annecy

Transport options from Poitiers to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 50m
€345($345)
6 times a week523km (325 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 + 1 similar
5h 25m
€190($190)
5 times a day895km (556 miles)
Train5h 30m
€180($180)
twice a week856km (532 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€52($52)
twice daily752km (467 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€81($81)
on demand602km (374 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