There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Switzerland by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
5h 6mCHF 102–314Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 43mCHF 24–37Drive 317.7 km
- Drive from Annecy to Zurichcar 317.7 km
3h 18mCHF 52–75Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3h 33mCHF 106–282
Annecy to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Genève and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Annecy and Switzerland is 346 km. The road distance is 317.7 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Annecy to Switzerland, including transfers.
Annecy to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Annecy to Zürich Stadelhofen via Genève and Zürich HB in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Geneva Bus Station, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–29
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Annecy to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Switzerland is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Annecy to Switzerland.
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