There are 5 ways to get from Avignon to Annecy by train, bus, rideshare, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7820 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 9m€35–89Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Avignon to Annecy305 km
4h 5m€21Train
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain Ter
4h 16m€55–120Bus
- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m€23–45Drive 304.7 km
- Drive from Avignon to Annecycar 304.7 km
3h 15m€48–70
Avignon to Annecy by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Annecy is to train and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €35 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Annecy. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Avignon and Annecy is 339 km. The road distance is 304.7 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Annecy without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Avignon to Annecy, including transfers.
Avignon to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Avignon to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Annecy is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Annecy, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Avignon Centre to Annecy once a week. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Annecy - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
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 Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Avignon Centre to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Avignon to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Avignon to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Avignon to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Annecy is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Avignon to Annecy.
Book your Avignon to Annecy train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Avignon to Annecy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3456+ hotels available in Annecy.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Avignon and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















