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 98–151Bus
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 48mCHF 19–30Drive 317.7 km
- Drive from Annecy to Zurichcar 317.7 km
3h 18mCHF 53–77Bus, 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 110–315
Annecy to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 30 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
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 48m.
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 95 - SFr 160.
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 95 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 30 and takes 5h 48m.
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 48m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–350
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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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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