How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Annecy, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Annecy is around 348km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Annecy by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AnnecyVerdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance348km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Annecy by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Annecy is around 348km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Verdon Gorge and Annecy by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Annecy is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Verdon Gorge and Annecy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Verdon Gorge and Annecy. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senez - RD 4085 and Grenoble - Gare Routière. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Zou! LER, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Annecy. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Verdon Gorge and Annecy. The distance is around 348km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Annecy is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Annecy

Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€220($220)
twice daily511km (318 miles)
Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane and train5h 10m
€290($290)
once daily538km (334 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
€385($385)
once daily586km (364 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€280($280)
once daily628km (390 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
€210($210)
twice daily390km (242 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€220($220)
twice daily403km (251 miles)
Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, Train7h 20m
€115($115)
twice daily411km (256 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€47($47)
on demand348km (217 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