How to travel from Rouen to Annecy, France

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Annecy.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance686km (426 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Annecy

Transport options from Rouen to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
€220($220)
6 times a week725km (450 miles)
Train to Caen, plane5h 20m
€355($355)
6 times a week882km (548 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 60m
€295($295)
6 times a week978km (607 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus4h 40m
€135($135)
hourly610km (379 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
€240($240)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€140($140)
5 times a day716km (445 miles)
Train via Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre5h 35m
€155($155)
twice a week690km (429 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€36($36)
once daily754km (469 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€90($90)
on demand686km (426 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