There are 5 ways to get from Annecy (Station) to Lyon by bus, train, car, train (TGV), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Annecy to Lyonbus 766 / ...
1h 55m€11–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Lyon138.2 km
2h 5m€9Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h€29–50Drive 135.1 km
- Drive from Annecy (Station) to Lyoncar 135.1 km
1h 22m€26–37Train via Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Take the train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain Ter
- Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 52m€28–47
Annecy (Station) to Lyon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy (Station) to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy (Station) to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €25 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Annecy and arriving at Lyon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Annecy and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Annecy (Station) and Lyon is 139 km. The road distance is 135.1 km.
The best way to get from Annecy (Station) to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs €11 - €35.
The bus from Annecy to Lyon takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
Annecy (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy (Station) to Lyon is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs €11 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Annecy (Station), France and Lyon, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Lyon hourly. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu 5 times a day. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Annecy to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Annecy (Station). It is currently 4:19 AM in Annecy (Station) and 5:19 AM in Lyon.
Annecy (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy (Station) to Lyon is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Annecy (Station) to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy (Station) and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.