Lyon ↔ Annecy private-hire car: the lake without the chore of driving
About 140 km separate Lyon from Annecy via the A43 and then the A41 — allow 1 h 30 to 1 h 45 depending on the starting point and traffic on the Chambéry bypass. The direct TER takes about 2 hours, with restrictive timetables and luggage to manage on connections; by private-hire car, you leave when you want, from the address you want, at a price fixed before departure, tolls included.
The journey is made in a Standard or Premium sedan for up to 4 passengers, or a Mercedes V-Class van for up to 7 — useful for a family with luggage or a team on the move.
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Indicative prices including VAT for daytime rides, calculated by our pricing engine (updated daily). Your exact price, fixed at booking, depends on the precise address and time — calculate it in 30 seconds.
| Route | Duration | Standard | Premium | Van (7 seats) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lyon → Annecy | ~94 min | from €333.00 | from €422.00 | from €456.00 |
| Saint-Exupéry Airport → Annecy | ~80 min | from €296.00 | from €373.00 | from €403.00 |
Annecy for business and for the lake
The Annecy area is home to major head offices and industrial sites in Haute-Savoie — our business customers make the same-day round trip for a meeting, an audit or a trade fair at the Impérial Palace. The chauffeur hire option (vehicle and driver booked by the hour or half-day) saves rebooking between meetings; for a one-way trip, the fixed-price transfer remains the most economical.
For leisure: the old town, Le Pâquier and the lake tour are easily enjoyed without a car — parking in Annecy on a summer weekend is an ordeal. We drop you at your hotel and pick you up at the agreed time, including on Sunday evening to return to Lyon.
Beyond Annecy: the Aravis, Geneva, connections
Annecy is also a gateway: La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand are 30-40 minutes further by road, and Geneva about forty kilometres away. We provide a direct journey from your Lyon address or Saint-Exupéry airport to the resort or final address — with no change in Annecy. For a flight landing in Lyon, the driver tracks your flight in real time and waits for you in the arrivals area.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Lyon-Annecy price include tolls?
Yes. The price quoted at booking is all-inclusive: A43 and A41 tolls included, with no supplement at the end of the ride, day or night.
How long does the Lyon-Annecy journey take?
Between 1 h 30 and 1 h 45 under normal conditions depending on your starting point in the Lyon area. On summer Friday evenings and winter Saturdays, the driver adjusts the departure time to meet your arrival time.
Can you continue to La Clusaz or Le Grand-Bornand?
Yes, the Aravis resorts are 30-40 minutes from Annecy. Enter the final address (residence, hotel) when estimating: the price shown covers the entire door-to-door journey.
Do you offer a same-day Lyon-Annecy round trip?
Yes, either as two fixed-price transfers if your times are set, or as chauffeur hire with the vehicle staying on site — often better value once you have several meetings in a row.
Book your driver
Fixed fares known in advance, professional drivers, available 24/7 — since 2016.