THE SHORT VERSION
Annecy to Marseille at a glance.
- From
- Annecy
- Road distance
- About 424 km
- Straight line
- 295 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~4 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Marseille to Annecy →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Annecy
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Marseille
From Saint-Charles, the metro (lines 1 and 2) reaches the Old Port and city centre.
- Gare Routière Saint-Charles
Next to Marseille Saint-Charles station. Regional and long-distance coaches.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Regional Zou! buses link Marseille with Aix-en-Provence, Nice and other towns.
KEEP GOING
From Marseille, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Marseille
More buses from Annecy
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Annecy from Marseille by road?+
About 424 km by road (295 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Annecy to Marseille take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 4 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Annecy?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Marseille to Annecy?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Marseille to Annecy guide.
Where does the bus from Annecy arrive in Marseille?+
It depends on the operator. In Marseille, services use Gare Routière Saint-Charles. From Saint-Charles, the metro (lines 1 and 2) reaches the Old Port and city centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Marseille?+
From Saint-Charles, the metro (lines 1 and 2) reaches the Old Port and city centre.
What kind of bus runs from Annecy to Marseille?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Annecy to Marseille bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Marseille by bus?+
Direct buses from Marseille include Nice, Lyon, Barcelona, Milan, Florence and more. See all connections on our Marseille bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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