The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy is around 742km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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.
👋 Also check out Annecy → Saint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
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Take the train to Massy Tgv then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix Les Bains Le Revard.
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Take the bus to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Annecy by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy is around 742km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu and Aix Les Bains Le Revard. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Annecy. The distance is around 889km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €180($180) | once daily | 742km (461 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | €230($230) | once daily | 794km (493 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 15m | €255($255) | once daily | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 8h 45m | €240($240) | once a week | 1,327km (825 miles) |
Bus | 15h 10m | €56($56) | 6 times a week | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | €160($160) | on demand | 889km (552 miles) |
The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.