There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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 Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
4h 15m€32–45Drive 138.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formanscar 138.9 km
1h 52m€27–38Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 23m€37–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Gare Part-Dieu - Villettetrain Rx
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Villagebus A19
4h 31m€34–44Train 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
5h 10m€36–59
Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Village via Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Annecy and Ars-sur-Formans is 178 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans, including transfers.
Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Ars-sur-Formans, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 1h 52m. 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Villefranche Sur Saone
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- 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
- 0826 00 17 18
- Website
- Rhônexpress
Train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Gare Part-Dieu - Villette
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- Rhônexpress
- 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
Bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Gare Routiere to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Annecy to Ars-sur-Formans.
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