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
best- Take the train from Avignon Centre to AnnecyTer
4h 16m€60–100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Avignon to Annecy305 km
4h 5m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Avignon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Take the bus from Lyon to Annecy766 / ...
5h 21m€25–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Montelimar Gare SncfTer
- Take the bus from Montélimar to Annecy - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 13m€42–54Drive 304.6 km
- Drive from Avignon to Annecy304.6 km
3h 13m€47–67
Avignon to Annecy by train
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 drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Annecy via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Annecy. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Avignon and Annecy is 343 km. The road distance is 304.6 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €100.
The train from Avignon Centre to Annecy takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs once a week.
Avignon to Annecy bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon 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 €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 21m.
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 €60–100 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Annecy via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon in around 5h 21m.
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 Centre to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- 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 Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- 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 Avignon Centre to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Avignon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Montélimar to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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 ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache 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 13m to drive from Avignon to Annecy.
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