There are 3 ways to get from Annecy to Valmeinier by train, 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 Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
2h 59m€54–81Drive 124.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Annecy to Valmeiniercar 124.6 km
1h 49m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
3h 46m€49–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Annecy and Valmeinier is 149 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Annecy to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Annecy to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Valmeinier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Valmeinier is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Valmeinier via Montmélian and St Michel Valloire in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Valmeinier via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 3h 46m.
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 Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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 St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Annecy to Valmeinier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Valmeinier is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Annecy to Valmeinier.
There are 7370+ hotels available in Valmeinier.