There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Biel/Bienne by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Annecy to Genevabus
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3h 29mCHF 51–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
6h 11mCHF 23–34Drive 194.4 km
- Drive from Annecy to Biel/Biennecar 194.4 km
2h 6mCHF 38–54Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3h 41mCHF 59–95
Annecy to Biel/Bienne by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Biel/Bienne is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Biel/Bienne is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Biel/Bienne, Zukunftstrasse via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Lyss, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Biel/Bienne via Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Annecy and Biel/Bienne is 205 km. The road distance is 194.4 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Biel/Bienne without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Annecy to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.
Annecy to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Biel/Bienne is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–24 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Biel/Bienne via Genève and Renens VD in around 3h 41m.
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Annecy to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Biel/Bienne is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Annecy to Biel/Bienne.
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