How to travel from Rennes to Annecy, France

The distance between Rennes and Annecy is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rennes to Annecy by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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3 similiar routes

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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 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance860km (535 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Annecy by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Rennes and Annecy is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 641km (398 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Rennes and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Annecy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Annecy with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 6h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Annecy. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rennes and Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) 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 Rennes and Annecy. The distance is around 860km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Rennes to Annecy

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Annecy

Transport options from Rennes to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 25m
€225($225)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
€145($145)
6 times a week731km (454 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€165($165)
6 times a week839km (522 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€175($175)
every 3 hours807km (502 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 + 1 similar
5h 45m
€190($190)
5 times a day933km (579 miles)
Train6h 10m
€160($160)
once a week898km (558 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€115($115)
on demand860km (535 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