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How to get from Annecy to Turin
Annecy to Turin is about 230 km by road and takes about 3 h by car through the Mont Blanc or Fréjus tunnel, both of which charge high tolls. By train you change at Chambéry for a cross-border service to Torino Porta Susa, about 3 h 30 to 4 h when the line is open.
Best option: Car. Driving is the most direct and reliable option, while the rail route through the Fréjus tunnel has suffered long closures and needs a change.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| car Via Chamonix and the Mont Blanc Tunnel, then the A5 motorway; or via Chambéry, the A43 and the Fréjus road tunnel | about 3 h | fuel plus tunnel toll (roughly €50–60 one way for a car) and French and Italian motorway tolls | Both tunnels can have queues at weekends and in ski season; winter equipment rules apply on mountain roads. | |
| train TER regional train from Annecy to Chambéry, then a cross-border high-speed train (TGV or Frecciarossa on the Paris–Milan route) to Torino Porta Susa | about 3 h 30 to 4 h | a few connections a day | about €40–90 | The Maurienne line through the Fréjus rail tunnel was closed for a long period after a 2023 landslide; check whether through trains are running or replaced by buses before you book. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Compare the Mont Blanc and Fréjus tunnel tolls and traffic reports on the day; return tickets are cheaper than two singles.
- Turin's centre has a limited-traffic zone (ZTL) on weekdays; park outside it or in a garage.
- If taking the train, book the cross-border high-speed leg ahead, as seats are limited.
- Carry snow chains or winter tyres from November to April on Alpine roads.
Common questions
How long is the drive from Annecy to Turin?
About three hours, roughly 230 km, using either the Mont Blanc Tunnel via Chamonix or the Fréjus road tunnel via Chambéry. Allow extra time for tunnel queues on winter weekends and in summer. Both routes include French and Italian motorway tolls as well as a tunnel toll, which is the largest single cost of the trip.
Is there a direct train from Annecy to Turin?
No. You take a regional train to Chambéry and change to a cross-border high-speed train to Torino Porta Susa. That rail route through the Fréjus tunnel was closed for a long period after a 2023 landslide, with buses in some periods, so check SNCF and Trenitalia for the current situation before you travel.
How much does the Mont Blanc Tunnel cost?
A one-way crossing for a car costs roughly €50–60, and a return ticket valid for a few days is cheaper than two singles. Prices change every year, so check the tunnel operator's website. The Fréjus tunnel costs a similar amount. On either route you also pay French and Italian motorway tolls.
Can I do Annecy to Turin as a day trip?
It is possible by car if you leave early, giving you around five to six hours in Turin before driving back. It makes for a long day with about six hours on the road and high tolls, so most travellers stay at least one night. By train it is not practical as a day trip.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.