There are 8 ways to get from Annecy to Bologna by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
7h 4m€78–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy to Annemassebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Bolognabus
8h 45m€44–58Drive 540 km
- Drive from Annecy to Bolognacar 540 km
5h 35m€85–123Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane GVA - BLQ
6h 37m€84–229Bus via Chamonix
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Bologna - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 10m€47–90Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LYS - BLQ
5h 2m€74–248Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 2m€71–286Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane LYS - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 37m€56–275
Annecy to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Bologna is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Bologna is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €70 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Bologna via Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Annecy and Bologna is 603 km. The road distance is 540 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €75 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Annecy to Bologna, including transfers.
Annecy to Bologna bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Bologna is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Annecy to Bologna Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Torino Porta Susa in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy to Bologna via Annemasse in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–650
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–340
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Annecy to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Bologna bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Annemasse station.
Annecy to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Bologna is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Annecy to Bologna.
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