There are 5 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus 272
1h 25m€7–10Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Annecy45.8 km
51 min€5Train
- Take the train from Genève to Annemassetrain Rl4 / ...
- Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
2h 35m€16–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Annecy42.4 km
31 minDrive 42.4 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecycar 42.4 km
31 min€8–11
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €7 - €11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aéroport and arriving at Galbert. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Annecy via Genève and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Annecy is 44 km. The road distance is 42.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs €7 - €10.
The bus from Aéroport to Galbert takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, depart from Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs €7 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €45 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Annecy, France?
Cars Région Haute-Savoie operates a bus from Aéroport to Galbert hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Annecy via Genève and Annemasse in around 2h 35m.
Train from Genève to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–18
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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 Annemasse to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Aéroport to Galbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, arrive at Galbert station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Annemasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy is 42 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Annecy.
There are 878+ hotels available in Annecy.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.