There are 5 ways to get from Montpellier to Annecy by train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain Ter
5h 2m€53–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier to Annecybus FlixBus N872
5h 35m€23–55Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Annecy379.8 km
4h 47m€25Fly, bus
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MPL - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
8h 7m€132–291Drive 378.9 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Annecycar 378.9 km
3h 53m€59–85
Montpellier to Annecy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Annecy is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier and arriving at Annecy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Annecy via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Montpellier and Annecy is 420 km. The road distance is 378.9 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €50 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Montpellier to Annecy, including transfers.
Montpellier to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Annecy is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Annecy via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Annecy once daily. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–470
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–290
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–240
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Annecy
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Aéroport to Galbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Montpellier to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.
Montpellier to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Annecy is 379 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Montpellier to Annecy.
Book your Montpellier to Annecy train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Montpellier to Annecy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montpellier and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
























