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How to get fromBesançon to Annecyby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Besançon to Annecy by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Annecytrain train Ter
    4h 43m
    €49–101

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Besançon to Annecyrideshare rideshare 192.7 km
    3h 11m
    €15

  3. Bus via Lyon

    1. Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus bus N720 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h
    €33–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus bus 203 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus bus 272
    6h 30m
    €37–62

  5. Drive 191.8 km

    1. Drive from Besançon to Annecycar car 191.8 km
    2h 48m
    €30–43

Besançon to Annecy by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Annecy, France?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Annecy via Amberieu En Bugey in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 5h.

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