There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Annecy by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 56m€88–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Annecybus FlixBus N1156
6h 33m€28–46Drive 312 km
- Drive from Zurich to Annecycar 312 km
3h 24m€56–81Fly, bus
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
3h 56m€121–336Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
6h 3m€100–156
Switzerland to Annecy by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Annecy is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Annecy is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Annecy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
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 318 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 4h 56m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Switzerland to Annecy, including transfers.
Switzerland to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
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 33m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Annecy, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Annecy 6 times a week. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Annecy via Zürich HB, Genève, and Annemasse in around 6h 3m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy 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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