There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Annecy by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus 272
5h 38m€108–322Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 21m€26–44Drive 312 km
- Drive from Zurich to Annecycar 312 km
3h 24m€55–79Fly, bus
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
3h 56m€111–303Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
6h 3m€115–348
Switzerland to Annecy by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Annecy is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Annecy is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Annecy via Zürich HB, Genève and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Switzerland and Annecy is 325 km. The road distance is 312 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Annecy without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs €100 - €330.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Switzerland to Annecy, including transfers.
Switzerland to Annecy bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Switzerland to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Annecy is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Annecy - Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Geneva - Bus Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Annecy via Zürich HB, Genève, and Annemasse in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annemasse to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
Bus from Aéroport to Galbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Annecy bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Switzerland to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Annecy is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Switzerland to Annecy.
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