What is the cheapest way to get from Annecy to Saanen?

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Saanen is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Annecy to Saanen?

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Saanen is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Saanen?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Saanen. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Saanen, Bahnhof via Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg, Charmettes and Jaun, Bergbahnen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Saanen?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Saanen. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Saanen via Annemasse and Montreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Annecy to Saanen?

The distance between Annecy and Saanen is 168 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.

How do I travel from Annecy to Saanen without a car?

The best way to get from Annecy to Saanen without a car is to line 272 bus and train and line 30 train which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

How long does it take to get from Annecy to Saanen?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Annecy to Saanen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Saanen bus from?

Annecy to Saanen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Saanen train from?

Annecy to Saanen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Saanen?

The best way to get from Annecy to Saanen is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train and line 30 train, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Annecy to Saanen bus arrive?

Annecy to Saanen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Fribourg station.

Where does the Annecy to Saanen train arrive?

Annecy to Saanen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annemasse station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Saanen?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Saanen is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Annecy to Saanen.

Where can I stay near Saanen?

There are 978+ hotels available in Saanen.

Annecy to Saanen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 272 bus, and line 30 train

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There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Saanen by bus, train, or car

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Line 272 bus, train, line 30 train
best
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Bachet-Garebus 272
2. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Montreuxtrain
3. Take the train from Montreux to Saanentrain 30 / ...
5h 18m
CHF 50–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Fribourgbus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Fribourg, Charmettes to Jaun, Bergbahnenbus 245
7h 47m
CHF 25–40
Drive 163.8 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Saanencar 163.8 km
2h 25m
CHF 28–40
Train, line 30 train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Annemassetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Montreuxtrain
3. Take the train from Montreux to Saanentrain 30 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 57–88

Annecy to Saanen by bus and train

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Distance: 167.7 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Saanen, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Annecy to Saanen, Bahnhof via Fribourg, Fribourg, Poya, Fribourg, Charmettes, and Jaun, Bergbahnen in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Saanen via Annemasse and Montreux in around 5h 20m.

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