What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy?

The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Maggiore and Annecy?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Laveno Mombello Lago and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Sesto Calende, Milan and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Maggiore and Annecy?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Lake Maggiore to Annecy?

The distance between Lake Maggiore and Annecy is 326 km. The road distance is 299.5 km.

How do I travel from Lake Maggiore to Annecy without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy without a car is to line 10 ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €65 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Maggiore to Annecy bus from?

Lake Maggiore to Annecy bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Sesto Calende station.

Where do I catch the Lake Maggiore to Annecy train from?

Lake Maggiore to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Lake Maggiore to Annecy?

The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Lake Maggiore to Annecy bus arrive?

Lake Maggiore to Annecy bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Rho Fiera Milano station.

Where does the Lake Maggiore to Annecy train arrive?

Lake Maggiore to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lake Maggiore to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Annecy is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Annecy.

Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 3227+ hotels available in Annecy.

Lake Maggiore to Annecy - 7 ways to travel via train, line 10 ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Annecy by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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Line 10 ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Stresa to Genevetrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 7m
€67–122
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Cadornatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIN - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
5h 57m
€41–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sesto Calende to Rho Fiera Milanobus Re4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
3. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
8h 54m
Drive 299.5 km
1. Drive from Stresa to Annecycar 299.5 km
3h 52m
€57–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
7h 25m
€78–170
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
7h 46m
€86–128
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 34m
€76–242

Lake Maggiore to Annecy by ferry, foot, train, and bus

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.3 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Annecy, France?

You can take a bus from Laveno Mombello Lago to Annecy - Bus Station via Sesto Calende, Rho Fiera Milano, Rho Fieramilano, Lampugnano, Milan, and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 7h 46m.

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