How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Annecy, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Annecy is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Annecy by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AnnecySaint-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Aeroport - HYERES then fly from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - TOULON then AIX EN Pce - La Beauvalle - AIX EN PROVENCE and then to Annecy.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance525km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Annecy by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Annecy is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Saint-Tropez and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Annecy is to drive which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Raphaël-Valescure and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Tropez and Annecy. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 20m, 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-Tropez and Annecy. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - TOULON, AIX EN Pce - La Beauvalle - AIX EN PROVENCE and Aix-en-Provence. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

ZOU! Var, Zou! LER and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Annecy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Annecy. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 5h 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-Tropez and Annecy. The distance is around 525km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 55m
€370($370)
every 20 mins1,219km (758 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane5h 15m
€310($310)
6 times a week519km (323 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus5h 5m
€140($140)
twice daily441km (274 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€250($250)
6 times a week647km (402 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€30($30)
5 times a week559km (347 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€71($71)
on demand525km (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