How to travel from Toulon to Annecy, France

The distance between Toulon and Annecy is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Toulon 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 AnnecyToulon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Fly

Fly from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
Operated byeasyJet+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Toulon and Annecy is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Toulon and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Annecy is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Annecy. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Annecy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Toulon and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and Annecy. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Toulon and Annecy. Flights depart from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) and arrive at Geneva (GVA) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Toulon to Annecy. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Toulon to Annecy typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) and and arrive into Geneva (GVA).

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 Toulon and Annecy. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Annecy

Transport options from Toulon to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
€130($130)
every 4 hours542km (337 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud4h 55m
€180($180)
once daily498km (309 miles)
Train via Marseille Blancarde7h 40m
€85($85)
once a week542km (337 miles)
Fly
5h 20m
€415($415)
every 2 hours1,804km (1,121 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€33($33)
twice daily519km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€88($88)
on demand486km (302 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Toulon and Annecy

Airlines

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