There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Annecy by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
6h 45m€75–166Train, bus via Chamonix
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
8h 38m€29–48Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
7h 44m€30–68Drive 345.1 km
- Drive from Lugano to Annecycar 345.1 km
4h 35m€61–88Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
5h 51m€153–418Train, bus
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
8h 20m€82–326Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 43m€70–215
Lugano to Annecy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Annecy is to train and bus via Chamonix which costs €29 - €50 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Annecy is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Lugano and Annecy is 467 km. The road distance is 345.1 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Lugano to Annecy, including transfers.
Lugano to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Annecy is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Lugano to Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Annecy - Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Chambéry - Bus Station in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–370
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–250
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Annecy is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Lugano to Annecy.
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