There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais by bus, train, car, or rideshare
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Line 272 bus
best- Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Bachet-Garebus 272
1h 26mCHF 11–24Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Genève41.6 km
58 minCHF 2–3Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Geneve-Eaux-Vivestrain Ter
1h 31mCHF 16–35Drive 39.1 km
- Drive from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalaiscar 39.1 km
30 minCHF 7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Galbert to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
1h 39mCHF 5–8
Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais is to rideshare which costs SFr 2 - SFr 3 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais is to drive which takes 30 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galbert and arriving at Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Genève, Plainpalais via Genève-Eaux-Vives, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Annecy and Genève, Plainpalais is 41 km. The road distance is 39.1 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais without a car is to line 272 bus which takes 1h 26m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 24.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais, including transfers.
Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, depart from Eglise des Fins station.
Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais is to line 272 bus which takes 1h 26m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Genève, Plainpalais, Switzerland?
Cars Région Haute-Savoie operates a bus from Eglise des Fins to Bachet-Gare every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 5–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Annecy to Geneve-Eaux-Vives hourly. Tickets cost CHF 9–19 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Geneve-Eaux-Vives
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Eglise des Fins to Bachet-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Galbert to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Annecy to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, arrive at Bachet-Gare station.
Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve-Eaux-Vives station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais is 39 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Annecy to Genève, Plainpalais.
There are 1270+ hotels available in Genève, Plainpalais.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Genève, Plainpalais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.