There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Vieux Lyon by train, bus, rideshare, train (TGV), 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 20m€30–48Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Lyon138.2 km
1h 53m€9Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 10m€13–21Train via Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Take the train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain Ter
- Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 12m€29–49Drive 137.9 km
- Drive from Annecy to Vieux Lyoncar 137.9 km
1h 27m€27–38
Annecy to Vieux Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Vieux Lyon is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Vieux Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Vieux Lyon. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Lyon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Vieux Lyon. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Annecy and Vieux Lyon is 163 km. The road distance is 137.9 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Vieux Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Annecy to Vieux Lyon, including transfers.
Annecy to Vieux Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Vieux Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Vieux Lyon is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Vieux Lyon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu 5 times a day. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.
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 Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- 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 Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Annecy to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Vieux Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Annecy to Vieux Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Vieux Lyon is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Annecy to Vieux Lyon.
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There are 3893+ hotels available in Vieux Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Vieux Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.