There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Lucerne by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
5h 20mCHF 81–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1156
- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
7h 20mCHF 27–41Drive 279.1 km
- Drive from Annecy to Lucernecar 279.1 km
3h 35mCHF 47–68Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 47mCHF 119–349
Annecy to Lucerne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Luzern via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Annecy and Lucerne is 337 km. The road distance is 279.1 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Annecy to Lucerne, including transfers.
Annecy to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Annecy to Luzern via Genève in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy to Luzern, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Annecy to Lucerne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Lucerne is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Annecy to Lucerne.
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