How to travel from Toulouse to Annecy, France

The distance between Toulouse and Annecy is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Toulouse 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 Bus

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Annecy Eglise Des Fins.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance646km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Toulouse and Annecy is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Toulouse and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Annecy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Annecy. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Annecy. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Toulouse and Annecy. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulouse and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Annecy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Annecy. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Toulouse and Annecy. The distance is around 646km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Annecy

Transport options from Toulouse to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
€165($165)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
€130($130)
6 times a week525km (326 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€200($200)
4 times a day715km (445 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€40($40)
4 times a week662km (411 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€87($87)
on demand646km (402 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