There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Valmeinier by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
3h 8m€51–81Drive 124.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Annecy to Valmeiniercar 124.6 km
1h 49m€20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloirebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
4h 27m€22–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eauxtrain K21
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrinebus S41
4h 19m€26–58
Annecy to Valmeinier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Plan Perrine via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
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 3h 8m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 8m 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 3h 8m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Valmeinier via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and St Michel Valloire in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Plan Perrine via Chambéry - Bus Station, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, St Michel Valloire, and Gare Routiere in around 4h 27m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- 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 Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Plan Perrine
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Valmeinier is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Annecy to Valmeinier.
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