There are 5 ways to get from Besançon to Annecy by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
- Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Annecytrain Ter
4h 44m€57–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Besançon to Annecy192.7 km
3h 11m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Besançon to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N1759 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 6m€31–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to La Chaux-De-Fondstrain Ter
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
6h 31m€73–124Drive 191.8 km
- Drive from Besançon to Annecycar 191.8 km
2h 47m€37–53
Besançon to Annecy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Annecy is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Annecy via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Besançon and Annecy is 297 km. The road distance is 191.8 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Besançon to Annecy, including transfers.
Besançon to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Annecy is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 6m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop in around 5h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Amberieu En Bugey to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to La Chaux-De-Fonds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Neuchâtel to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Lancy-Pont-Rouge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Besançon to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Besançon to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Besançon to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.
Besançon to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amberieu En Bugey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Annecy is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Besançon to Annecy.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Besançon and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.