How to travel from Saint-Malo to Annecy, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Annecy is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 AnnecySaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Chambery Place de la Gare and then to Annecy.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance928km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 15hrs. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Annecy is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (426 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Saint-Malo and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Annecy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Annecy. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Saint-Malo and Annecy. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Chambery Place de la Gare. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Blablabus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Annecy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Saint-Malo and Annecy. The distance is around 928km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Annecy

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 20m
€165($165)
6 times a week809km (503 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 30m
€180($180)
6 times a week920km (572 miles)
Train to Caen, plane6h 40m
€375($375)
6 times a week961km (597 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
€245($245)
hourly763km (474 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and bus5h 25m
€190($190)
every 3 hours888km (552 miles)
Train
7h 5m
€175($175)
once a week979km (608 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€87($87)
4 times a week1,155km (718 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€125($125)
on demand928km (577 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