The distance between Rouen and Annecy is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rouen 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 Annecy → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Annecy.
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Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Rouen to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 11hrs. 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Rouen and Annecy is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (339 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Rouen and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Annecy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rouen and Annecy. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Annecy. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Annecy. The distance is around 686km (426 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | €220($220) | 6 times a week | 725km (450 miles) |
Train to Caen, plane | 5h 20m | €355($355) | 6 times a week | 882km (548 miles) |
Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 5h 60m | €295($295) | 6 times a week | 978km (607 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 4h 40m | €135($135) | hourly | 610km (379 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €240($240) | hourly | 628km (390 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 716km (445 miles) |
Train via Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre | 5h 35m | €155($155) | twice a week | 690km (429 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | €36($36) | once daily | 754km (469 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €90($90) | on demand | 686km (426 miles) |
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The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.