How to travel from Reims to Annecy, France

The distance between Reims and Annecy is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Reims 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Annecy.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance566km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Reims to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Reims and Annecy is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Reims 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 Reims to Annecy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Lyon Part Dieu and Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Reims and Annecy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Reims and Annecy. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

RegioJet, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Annecy. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Reims and Annecy. The distance is around 566km (352 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 Reims to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Annecy

Transport options from Reims to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€230($230)
5 times a week680km (423 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 20m
€250($250)
5 times a week583km (362 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, plane and bus3h 55m
€150($150)
every 4 hours614km (381 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€220($220)
4 times a week699km (434 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu4h 40m
€140($140)
4 times a week696km (432 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
€39($39)
twice a week751km (467 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€76($76)
on demand566km (352 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