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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price
kr784
Average price
kr1305
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Nice will cost around kr1305 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr784.
It's difficult to get from Annecy to Nice without transferring at least once.
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17487Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr313. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr313, and a train costs an average of kr1109.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr1453 Average price | kr497 Average price Cheapest | kr958 Average price | kr1509 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Nice:
A bus is kr462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Nice costing on average kr958.
A bus is kr957 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Nice costing on average kr1453.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around kr1453 compared to roughly kr1509 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr56. The journey takes 6h 41m versus 5h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Nice trains for today, Tuesday, August 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9810 · 6173+ 17512 | Delayed 9:35 AM 7:43 AMAnnecy station | 7h21 | 3:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
12179+ 17487+ 17948 | Delayed 11:10 AM 10:53 AMAnnecy station | 7h37 | 6:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
9830+ 17495+ 17954 | 1:53 PM Annecy station | 8h32 | 10:25 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
5537+ 17958 | 3:53 PM Annecy station | 6h50 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 19 | |||||
6805+ 17940 | 5:59 AM Annecy station | 7h05 | 1:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
5102+ 17479+ 17942 | 6:53 AM Annecy station | 7h37 | 2:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
9810 · 6173+ 17512 | 7:43 AM Annecy station | 7h21 | 3:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Annecy to Nice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr1109 but you can travel from only kr313 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 6h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price kr1109 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 5:29 AM |
Last train 7:13 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Nice is pricier than many French cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and summer travel raise costs, while local transit stays reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy to Nice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Annecy to Nice trains use the Annecy to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Saint-Augustin. Use this guide to compare Annecy and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Annecy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Freti, L'Etage
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Annecy. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Annecy. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Annecy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Annecy: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Annecy: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre, Best Western Hotel International Annecy, Hotel des Alpes.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
Nice Riquier is 1 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Riquier has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Millésime, La Roustide
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Riquier. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Nice Riquier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Riquier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Riquier: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Apogia Nice, Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port.
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