How to get to Annecy from Metz

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Compare coach, train and flight for Metz to Annecy

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Metz to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £333.

Distance: 358 km

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Driving

£57

Average Price

Cheapest

£135

Average Price

£333

Average Price

£115

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 4m

Average total duration

9h 34m

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30m

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6h 30m

Average total duration

6h 0m

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30m

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4h 30m

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Fastest

2h 30m

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2h 0m

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5h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.1kg

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Air France

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Annecy is a coach with an average price of £57.

This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Annecy:

A coach is £78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Annecy costing on average £135.

A coach is £276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Annecy costing on average £333.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Annecy is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Annecy take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

Coach takes on average 10h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Metz and Annecy including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £58. The journey takes 9h 34m versus 5h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Metz to Annecy

How to get to Annecy from Metz by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Metz to Annecy is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094 · 1727
    1:559h30
    Metz, Gare routière
    11:25Annecy, Gare Routière
    £481One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094 · 1727
    1:559h30
    Metz, Gare routière
    11:25Annecy, Gare Routière
    £481One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • SwissLX759 · LX2816
    19:252h35
    Luxembourg Airport
    22:00Geneva International Airport
    £1131One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9879+TER18523 · 17584
    12:108h05
    Metz-Ville
    20:15Annecy station
    £1111One-way
    2 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9879+TER17994
    12:108h50
    Metz-Ville
    21:00Annecy station
    £1111One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9877+TER17982
    8:097h58
    Metz-Ville
    16:07Annecy station
    £1201One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:209h00
    Metz, Gare routière
    8:20Annecy, Gare Routière
    £491One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus7665
    9:3510h00
    Metz, Gare routière
    19:35Annecy, Gare Routière
    £491One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:0010h30
    Metz, Gare routière
    22:30Annecy, Gare Routière
    £521One-way
    1 change
  • Air DolomitiLH9529+SwissLH5744
    10:253h10
    Luxembourg Airport
    13:35Geneva International Airport
    £1011One-way
    1 change
  • Air DolomitiLH9529+SwissLH5758
    10:257h20
    Luxembourg Airport
    17:45Geneva International Airport
    £1011One-way
    1 change
  • Air DolomitiLH5643+SwissLH5758
    14:353h10
    Luxembourg Airport
    17:45Geneva International Airport
    £1131One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Annecy by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Annecy are Chambéry, Geneva, Lyon, Aix-les-Bains and Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Annecy on Omio.

A view of Chambéry

Day trip from Annecy to Chambéry by bus

Why visit Chambéry for the day?

Chambéry is a historic Savoyard city with an elegant old town and a strong Alpine character. It is best known for the Fontaine des Éléphants, the Château des Ducs de Savoie and its links to the House of Savoy.

A view of Geneva

Day trip from Annecy to Geneva by bus

Why visit Geneva for the day?

Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.

A view of Lyon

Day trip from Annecy to Lyon by bus

Why visit Lyon for the day?

Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.

A view of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

Day trip from Annecy to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine by bus

Why visit Bellegarde-sur-Valserine for the day?

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, now within Valserhône, is known for the riverside Pertes de la Valserine and its Jura setting. The town feels practical and quiet, with gorges, woodland walks and a cross-border character near Switzerland.

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FAQs: Metz to Annecy

Travel to Annecy easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Metz to Annecy.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Metz and Annecy including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Annecy is a coach with an average price of £57.

This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Annecy:

A coach is £78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Annecy costing on average £135.

A coach is £276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Annecy costing on average £333.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Annecy is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Annecy take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

Coach takes on average 10h 4m.

The Metz to Annecy distance is approximately 358 km.
The average frequency per day from Metz to Annecy is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Annecy as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Metz to Annecy:
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
  • Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Annecy station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Metz to Annecy, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Annecy by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Annecy by coach.
  • Travel with Swiss, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Annecy by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Metz to Annecy with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Luxair.
Omio customers who travel from Metz to Annecy often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Paris, Lyon, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Annecy and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Metz to Annecy, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Annecy, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and canals. Enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, boating, and cycling at Lake Annecy, or hike and ski on Semnoz for stunning alpine views. Visit the historic Château d'Annecy, now a museum, and experience the vibrant Annecy Market. Don't miss the picturesque Palais de l'Isle, the scenic Jardins de l'Europe, and the romantic Pont des Amours for panoramic views.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Annecy is ideal to explore its picturesque Old Town, enjoy Lake Annecy, and take in the surrounding mountain views.

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