There are 10 ways to get from Annecy to French Riviera by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Toulontrain
- Take the train from Toulon to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
7h 31m€83–187Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 49m€47–86Drive 397 km
- Drive from Annecy to French Rivieracar 397 km
5h 35m€63–91Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
6h 35m€108–299Train via Les Arcs - Draguignan
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Les Arcs Draguignantrain 7853
8h 15m€97–193Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
8h 47m€107–191Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 14m€51–87Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h 15m€61–182Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
7h 40m€120–349Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport (LTT)plane GVA - LTT
7h 48m€223–1,089
Annecy to French Riviera by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to French Riviera is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to French Riviera is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Saint-Raphaël Valescure via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Les Arcs - Draguignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Annecy and French Riviera is 611 km. The road distance is 397 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to French Riviera without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 31m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Annecy to French Riviera, including transfers.
Annecy to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to French Riviera train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to French Riviera is to bus via Lyon which takes 9h 49m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can train via Les Arcs - Draguignan, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and French Riviera, France?
You can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routière in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Les Heures Claires via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Les Arcs - Draguignan, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulon to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Les Arcs Draguignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Annecy to French Riviera train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to French Riviera is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Annecy to French Riviera.
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