How to travel from Tours to Annecy, France
The distance between Tours and Annecy is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tours 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 Annecy → Tours if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Poitiers, plane
Take the train to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€385($385)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Annecy.
- Duration5hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Annecy.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€42($42)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Annecy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tours to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Tours and Annecy is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 447km (278 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Tours 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 Tours to Annecy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Annecy. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Tours and Annecy. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Tours and Annecy. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours 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 8h 45m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Tours and Annecy. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Tours and Annecy. The distance is around 618km (384 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 Tours to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Annecy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Poitiers, plane + 5 similar | 3h 55m | €385($385) | 6 times a week | 628km (390 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 4h 40m | €255($255) | 6 times a week | 838km (521 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €190($190) | 6 times a week | 886km (550 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 663km (412 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane and bus | 4h 30m | €275($275) | twice daily | 741km (461 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane and bus | 4h 45m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 853km (530 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €150($150) | twice daily | 796km (495 miles) |
| Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 | 5h 15m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 798km (496 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | €42($42) | twice daily | 649km (403 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | €83($83) | on demand | 618km (384 miles) |
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Bus companies
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Train operators
Airports near Annecy
The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Annecy
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 138km (85 miles) from Annecy
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Annecy