There are 5 ways to get from Vitznau to Annecy by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane
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Line 3600 ferry, train, bus
best- Take the ferry from Vitznau to Luzern Bahnhofquaiferry
- Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 18m€103–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Annecybus FlixBus N1156
8h 42m€43–69Drive 304.2 km
- Drive from Vitznau to Annecycar 304.2 km
4h 4m€55–79Line 508 bus, train, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Vitznau, Station to Brunnen, Bahnhofbus
- Take the train from Brunnen to Zugtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
6h 14m€150–377Train
- Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15
- Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
7h 33m€104–159
Vitznau to Annecy by ferry, foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vitznau to Annecy is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Vitznau to Annecy is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Vitznau station to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Vitznau, Station and arriving at Annecy via Küssnacht am Rigi, Seilbahn and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Vitznau to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Küssnacht am Rigi and arriving at Annecy via Luzern, Genève and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Vitznau and Annecy is 325 km. The road distance is 304.2 km.
The best way to get from Vitznau to Annecy without a car is to line 3600 ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Vitznau to Annecy, including transfers.
Vitznau to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Vitznau to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
The best way to get from Vitznau to Annecy is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Vitznau, 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 bus from Vitznau, Station to Annecy via Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof, Küssnacht am Rigi, Luzern, Genève, and Annemasse in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
Train from Luzern to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brunnen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Luzern to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- 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
- Phone
- +41 (0)41 367 67 67
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vierwaldstättersee
Ferry from Vitznau to Luzern Bahnhofquai
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- Vierwaldstättersee
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Booking & Getting There
Vitznau to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.
Vitznau to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vitznau to Annecy is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Vitznau to Annecy.
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