There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Nice Observatory by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane
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 Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Villetrain 7853
8h 40m€98–249Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly
cheapest- 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
5h 48m€36–135Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 27m€41–74Drive 387.9 km
- Drive from Annecy to Nice Observatorycar 387.9 km
6h 28m€60–86Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- 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
5h 18m€81–221
Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Nice Observatory is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Nice Observatory is to bus and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €80 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Nice Observatory. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Hôpital Pasteur via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Nice Observatory. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Pont Michel via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Gare Thiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Annecy and Nice Observatory is 661 km. The road distance is 387.9 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Nice Observatory without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €95 - €250.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Annecy to Nice Observatory, including transfers.
Annecy to Nice Observatory bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Nice Observatory 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 Observatory is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Nice Observatory, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Nice Observatory via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Nice Ville, Gare Thiers, and Pont Michel in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 twice daily. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 8h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–140
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
- €30–80
- 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 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
- €85–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Nice Observatory bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Annecy to Nice Observatory 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 Observatory is 388 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Annecy to Nice Observatory.
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