How to travel from Saint-Raphaël to Annecy, France

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Annecy is around 420km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël 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-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nice Ville, Fly

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix Les Bains Le Revard.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance524km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Annecy is around 420km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Annecy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Aix Les Bains Le Revard. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Annecy. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 25m, 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-Raphaël and Annecy. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salle Victor Hugo and Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and Annecy. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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-Raphaël and Annecy. The distance is around 524km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nice Ville, Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
€100($100)
every 3 hours420km (261 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€250($250)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 15m
€285($285)
once daily589km (366 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€140($140)
5 times a day636km (395 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud5h 55m
€195($195)
once daily591km (367 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€34($34)
4 times a day560km (348 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€95($95)
on demand524km (326 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