There are 8 ways to get from Annecy to La Ciotat by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
6h 7m€87–143Bus 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 Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 53m€46–76Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 7739
8h 7m€47–68Drive 388.7 km
- Drive from Annecy to La Ciotatcar 388.7 km
4h 45m€73–106Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- 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
5h 7m€114–274Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane GVA - MRS
7h 32m€103–247Bus 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 Nice-Saint-Augustin to Toulontrain
7h 13m€122–334Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Toulontrain
7h 53m€81–197
Annecy to La Ciotat by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to La Ciotat is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to La Ciotat is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at République via Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at La Ciotat via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Annecy and La Ciotat is 473 km. The road distance is 388.7 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to La Ciotat without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Annecy to La Ciotat, including transfers.
Annecy to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to La Ciotat train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to La Ciotat is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and La Ciotat, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to République via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–330
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–220
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–220
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Annecy to La Ciotat 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 La Ciotat is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Annecy to La Ciotat.
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