The distance between Valence and Annecy is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Valence to Annecy by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Annecy.
Take the bus to Annecy.
There are several options for getting from Valence to Annecy by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Valence and Annecy is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Valence and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Annecy is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Annecy. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valence and Annecy with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3hrs.
Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Annecy. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Valence and Annecy. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Annecy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Annecy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Valence and Annecy. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | €130($130) | hourly | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €16($16) | 5 times a week | 203km (126 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €28($28) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
The following major airports near Annecy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.