What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Annecy?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Annecy is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Annecy?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Annecy is to fly and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Annecy?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Annecy via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Annecy?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Annecy via Marseille St Charles and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Nice to Annecy?

The distance between Nice and Annecy is 653 km. The road distance is 382.8 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Annecy without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Annecy without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs €80 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Annecy?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Nice to Annecy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Annecy bus from?

Nice to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Annecy train from?

Nice to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Annecy?

The best way to get from Nice to Annecy is to bus via Lyon which takes 9h 41m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 8h.

Where does the Nice to Annecy bus arrive?

Nice to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Nice to Annecy train arrive?

Nice to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Nice to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Annecy is 383 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Nice to Annecy.

How do I get a train ticket from Nice to Annecy?

Book your Nice to Annecy train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nice to Annecy?

Book your Nice to Annecy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 2546+ hotels available in Annecy.

Nice to Annecy - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Annecy by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7858
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 21m
€84–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Annecybus FlixBus N739 / ...
11h 15m
€36–76
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1789 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Annecybus 766 / ...
9h 41m
€45–78
Drive 382.8 km
1. Drive from Nice to Annecycar 382.8 km
6h 21m
€60–86
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
4h 58m
€78–218
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecytrain Ter
8h
€106–248
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
5h 50m
€38–133

Nice to Annecy by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652.7 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Annecy, France?

You can take a bus from Nice to Annecy via Lyon in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice Ville to Annecy via Marseille St Charles and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h.

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