There are 10 ways to get from Annecy to French Riviera by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Marseille St Charlestrain Fr
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
7h 43m€78–204Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 49m€46–93Drive 397 km
- Drive from Annecy to French Rivieracar 397 km
5h 35m€62–90Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
6h 35m€107–301Train via Marseille
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
8h 35m€103–228Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
8h 47m€113–193Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 14m€54–95Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h 40m€66–183Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
7h 33m€119–361Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport
- Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport (LTT)plane GVA - LTT
8h 13m€238–1,090
Annecy to French Riviera by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to French Riviera is to bus via Lyon which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to French Riviera is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Annecy and French Riviera is 614 km. The road distance is 397 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to French Riviera without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 43m and costs €75 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Annecy to French Riviera, including transfers.
Annecy to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to French Riviera train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to French Riviera is to bus via Lyon which takes 9h 49m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can train via Marseille, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and French Riviera, France?
You can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routière in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Les Heures Claires via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Annecy to French Riviera train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to French Riviera is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Annecy to French Riviera.
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