There are 9 ways to get from Annecy to Sainte-Maxime by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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 Les Arcs Draguignantrain 7853
7h 55m€100–177Bus 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 Sainte-Maximebus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 10m€40–68Drive 394 km
- Drive from Annecy to Sainte-Maximecar 394 km
5h 31m€63–91Bus 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 40m€106–301Train 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 32m€105–197Train #2
- 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 51m€110–177Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 20m€44–73Bus 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h 20m€61–175Bus 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 40m€124–338
Annecy to Sainte-Maxime by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Sainte-Maxime is to bus via Lyon which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Sainte-Maxime is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Sainte-Maxime. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Sainte-Maxime via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Sainte-Maxime. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Les Arcs Draguignan via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Annecy and Sainte-Maxime is 592 km. The road distance is 394 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Sainte-Maxime without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Annecy to Sainte-Maxime, including transfers.
Annecy to Sainte-Maxime bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Sainte-Maxime train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Sainte-Maxime is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Sainte-Maxime, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Théâtre de la Mer via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Les Arcs Draguignan, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Sainte-Maxime via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €80–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Les Arcs Draguignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Sainte-Maxime
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Sainte-Maxime bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Annecy to Sainte-Maxime 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 Sainte-Maxime is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Annecy to Sainte-Maxime.
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