There are 7 ways to get from Nîmes to Annecy by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, 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 Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain Ter
4h 3m€55–113Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nîmes to Annecy328.1 km
4h 12m€22Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 7m€27–49Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
5h 26m€103–305Train via Annecy
- Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain K21
4h 32m€75–123Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m€23–45Drive 328.5 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Annecycar 328.5 km
3h 21m€52–75
Nîmes to Annecy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Annecy is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station station and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Annecy via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Nîmes and Annecy is 370 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Nîmes to Annecy, including transfers.
Nîmes to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Nîmes to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Annecy is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Nimes to Annecy via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 5h 7m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Nîmes to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Nîmes to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Annecy is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Nîmes to Annecy.
Book your Nîmes to Annecy train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Nîmes to Annecy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3254+ hotels available in Annecy.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nîmes and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.