There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
2h 35m€29–44Bus via Bourg-en-Bresse
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Sncf to Gare Routierebus A19
4h 57m€15–26Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 42m€31–63Drive 147.1 km
- Drive from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saônecar 147.1 km
2h 1m€23–33
Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône is to bus via Bourg-en-Bresse which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Annecy and Villefranche-sur-Saône is 167 km. The road distance is 147.1 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône, including transfers.
Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Villefranche-sur-Saône, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
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
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Sncf to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Annecy to Villefranche-sur-Saône.
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