There are 6 ways to get from Annecy to Nice by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville7853
7h 30m€74–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy to Nice AirportN739
10h 29m€32–88Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Nice379.6 km
6h 15m€34Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
5h€42–109Drive 382.6 km
- Drive from Annecy to Nice382.6 km
6h 17m€59–85Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
4h 5m€76–197
Annecy to Nice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Nice is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Nice is to bus and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €75 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Nice. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Nice. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Nice Ville via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Annecy and Nice is 652 km. The road distance is 382.6 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Nice without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €70 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Annecy to Nice, including transfers.
Annecy to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Nice is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Nice Ville via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Nice Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 10h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Annecy to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Annecy to Nice 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 Nice is 383 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Annecy to Nice.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Nice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.