There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes by train, bus, car, 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombestrain Ter
3h 15m€35–56Drive 121.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombescar 121.3 km
1h 35m€23–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombestrain Ter
3h 23m€32–42Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Villars-les-Dombesbus Autocar
3h 45m€29–41Train via Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Take the train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain Ter
- Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombestrain Ter
4h 7m€34–57
Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Villars-les-Dombes via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Villars-les-Dombes via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Annecy and Villars-les-Dombes is 191 km. The road distance is 121.3 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes, including transfers.
Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Villars-les-Dombes, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes via Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere in around 3h 45m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villars-les-Dombes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Annecy to Villars-les-Dombes.
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