There are 7 ways to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain Ter
4h 35m€57–136Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Annecy379.8 km
4h 47m€25Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 57m€34–66Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch 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
6h 4m€111–345Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Montpellier to Valence TGVtrain Trn
- Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain K21
5h 6m€89–182Drive 378.9 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Annecycar 378.9 km
3h 54m€60–86Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MPL - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
7h 55m€169–342
Montpellier to Annecy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Annecy is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Annecy via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Montpellier and Annecy is 420 km. The road distance is 378.9 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Montpellier to Annecy, including transfers.
Montpellier to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Annecy is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Annecy via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 5h 57m.
- 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
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–430
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Montpellier to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Montpellier to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Annecy is 379 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Montpellier to Annecy.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montpellier and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










