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.
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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Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
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Take the train to Basel Sbb then Genève and then to Annecy.
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Take the bus to Geneve Gare Routiere pl. Dorciere.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 60m | €305($305) | 6 times a week | 524km (325 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4hrs | €285($285) | hourly | 941km (584 miles) |
Train via Basel Sbb + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €195($195) | every 3 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
Train | 5h 30m | €220($220) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 30m | €43($43) | once a week | 474km (294 miles) |
Bus via Zurich Bus Station | 8h 50m | €41($41) | once a week | 590km (366 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €58($58) | on demand | 432km (269 miles) |
The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.