There are 4 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Annecybus Autocar
3h 15m€28–45Bus via Bourg-en-Bresse
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Sncfbus A19
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 57m€15–26Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecytrain Ter
3h 23m€31–65Drive 147.4 km
- Drive from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecycar 147.4 km
1h 59m€23–33
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy is to bus via Bourg-en-Bresse which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Annecy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Villefranche Sur Saone and arriving at Annecy via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Villefranche-sur-Saône and Annecy is 166 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy, including transfers.
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Saône, France and Annecy, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Annecy every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Annecy every 2 hours. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Gare Routiere to Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Annecy station.
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Annecy.
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