There are 3 ways to get from Annecy to Val-Cenis by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car
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 Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
3h 3m€65–100Drive 145.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Annecy to Val-Ceniscar 145.7 km
2h 4m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
3h 36m€66–87
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Val-Cenis is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Annecy and Val-Cenis is 170 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Val-Cenis without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €65 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Annecy to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Annecy to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Val-Cenis is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €90 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Val-Cenis, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Val-Cenis via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Modane in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Val-Cenis via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Modane in around 3h 36m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Annecy to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Val-Cenis is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Annecy to Val-Cenis.
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