How to travel from Strasbourg to Annecy, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Annecy is around 432km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train via Basel Sbb

Take the train to Basel Sbb then Genève and then to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Bus

Take the bus to Geneve Gare Routiere pl. Dorciere.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance432km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Strasbourg and Annecy is around 432km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Strasbourg and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Annecy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel Sbb, Bern and Genève. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Strasbourg and Annecy. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Strasbourg and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneve Gare Routiere pl. Dorciere, Genève Cornavin and Genève Charmilles. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Annecy. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins. 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 Strasbourg and Annecy. The distance is around 432km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Annecy

Transport options from Strasbourg to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€305($305)
6 times a week524km (325 miles)
Plane and Bus4hrs
€285($285)
hourly941km (584 miles)
Train via Basel Sbb + 1 similar
5h 20m
€195($195)
every 3 hours462km (287 miles)
Train5h 30m
€220($220)
hourly470km (292 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€43($43)
once a week474km (294 miles)
Bus via Zurich Bus Station8h 50m
€41($41)
once a week590km (366 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€58($58)
on demand432km (269 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