How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Annecy, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Annecy is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nantes, Fly
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€130($130)
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Train
Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Annecy.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€175($175)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 then take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Annecy.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€480($485)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Annecy is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4hrs.
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-Nazaire and Annecy. The distance is around 873km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nantes, Fly + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €130($130) | hourly | 721km (448 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €145($145) | once daily | 754km (468 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 15m | €165($165) | once daily | 944km (587 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 5m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 1,026km (637 miles) |
| Train via Nantes | 7h 25m | €480($480) | twice a week | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €480($485) | once a week | 1,138km (707 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, bus | 12h 35m | €59($59) | every 20 mins | 918km (570 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | €155($155) | on demand | 873km (543 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.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Annecy
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 138km (85 miles) from Annecy
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Annecy