Economy
3 3
Toyota Corolla, Škoda Octavia or similar
A recent sedan, air-conditioned and spotless, for everyday journeys: city centre, train station, airport.
Lyon → Annecy by chauffeur-driven car
One hundred and thirty-nine kilometres, an hour and forty minutes on the A43 and the A41.
139 km 1 h 45 excluding traffic A43 then A41
- Fixed price, everything includedVAT, tolls, luggage: the price you see is the price you pay.
- Flight trackingYour chauffeur adjusts the time if your flight lands early or late.
- 60 min free waiting timeTime to collect your luggage without rushing.
- Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before pick-up.
- Route
- Lyon → Annecy
- Distance
- 139 kmby road, excluding traffic
- Duration
- ≈ 1 h 45excluding traffic
- Prices
- On requestreply within 2 hours
- Pick-up
- At the exact addressat the time you choose
- Free waiting time
- 60 min at the airport, 15 min elsewhere
- Cancellation
- Freeup to 24 h before
Distance and duration measured on the road route
Pick-up Lyon Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Drop-off Annecy Haute-Savoie
- Road distance
- 139 km
- Duration excluding traffic
- ≈ 1 h 45
- Route
- A43 then A41
The route
Lyon — Annecy, by chauffeur-driven car
The lake, conferences, the businesses of the Arve valley: a straightforward run, where a fixed price removes any surprise over tolls and parking.
Included in the price
- Pick-up at the exact address, at no extra charge
- Tolls, VAT and luggage
- Flight or train tracking when you start from a train station or an airport
- Child seats as an option (infant seat, child seat, booster)
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Professional chauffeur, recent and fully insured vehicle
Key facts
Lyon → Annecy: your bearings
The nearest airport
Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport is the closest to Annecy of the airports we serve: about 35 km as the crow flies.
Departing from Lyon
Lyon Airport serves Lyon, about 20 km as the crow flies. The journey in the other direction is booked in the same way.
Free waiting time
60 minutes after a landing, 15 minutes at an address. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Price per vehicle
Choose your vehicle
On this route as on the others, the price for each range is shown before payment.
Sedan
Recommended 3 3
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
Leather, chilled water, USB-C charging and a chauffeur in uniform: the sedan for a business meeting as much as for a five-star hotel.
First Class Van
Premium 6 6
Mercedes V-Class or similar
Leather seats, tinted windows, room for the luggage: the choice of teams, families and yacht crews.
Standard Van
8 8
Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo Custom or similar
For groups of eight: one chauffeur, one price, everyone arrives together.
Taxi, train or private chauffeur?
| Mode | Prices | Duration | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novalia private chauffeurRecommended | Fixed priceshown before payment | ≈ 1 h 45door to door | Price fixed at booking, tolls and luggage included; name board at the exit, flight tracking, free waiting time, free cancellation up to 24 h before. |
| Taxi | On the meteramount known on arrival | Variabledepending on traffic | There is no taxi flat fare between two towns: the ride is charged by the meter, at the regulated rate of the département. |
Taxi and public transport fares taken from official websites, for guidance only: they may change without notice. The Novalia price is fixed and known before payment.
Frequently asked questions
Lyon → Annecy in practice
Another question? The help centre answers the most common ones.
How long does the Lyon — Annecy journey take?
About 1 h 45 for 139 km via A43 then A41, measured on the driving route excluding traffic. At peak times and in season, allow extra time — the price itself does not change.
How much does a Lyon — Annecy transfer cost?
This route is priced on request: it is not in the published fixed-price grid, which covers the routes to and from Nice Airport. Send your request from the booking screen or by e-mail — we come back with a firm price in under 2 hours. The price quoted is then all-inclusive (VAT, tolls, luggage, waiting time) and does not change once confirmed, for 139 km and about 1 h 45 on the road.
Can I book from Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport?
Yes. Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport is about 35 km from Annecy as the crow flies. Give us the terminal when you book: your chauffeur tracks the flight and meets you in arrivals, with 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing.
Does the route work in both directions?
Yes. Annecy → Lyon books in exactly the same way, nights and weekends included, with no time-of-day surcharge.
How much does a taxi from Lyon to Annecy cost?
There is no set taxi fare between two cities: the meter runs at the officially regulated local rate and you only know the total on arrival — over 139 km, two identical journeys can come out far apart depending on the hour and the traffic. Our transfer is a fixed price: the amount is settled when you book, tolls, VAT and luggage included, and it does not move.
Is there a shuttle or a bus between Lyon and Annecy?
Scheduled services between Lyon and Annecy do run, depending on the day and the season, to set timetables and with stops along the way. A private transfer leaves at the time you choose, with no connection and no stops, and sets you down at the exact address — luggage included, no supplement.
What happens if I am running late?
If you start from an airport or a train station, we track your flight or your train and the pick-up time adjusts. At an address, 15 minutes of waiting time are free.
Arriving by air?
Lyon and Annecy from the airport
100 % secure payment
Your card details never pass through our servers: payment is taken on a certified bank payment page, with 3-D Secure authentication from your bank.
The price you see is the price you pay
The price is calculated for your exact journey, then signed: it cannot change between the quote and the payment. VAT, tolls and free waiting time included, with no night or luggage surcharge.
No surprise charges: the card is debited once only, at the time of booking.
Free cancellation and invoice
Cancel at no charge up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded to the original payment method. A PDF invoice is available from your account.
Transport provided by a company entered in the French registre des exploitants VTC, the register of licensed private hire operators.
Payment and guarantees
Your chauffeur for Annecy
Enter your exact addresses: the fixed price appears in seconds.