How to get from Lyon to Annecy
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Annecy. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 04m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 99 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €7, on Tue, Sep 8.
99 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €17Reading date not recorded | 2h 04m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€17Reading date not recorded2h 04m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Annecy: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Rumillytrain
SNCF·1h 09m - 2Rumilly → Annecy Meythet airportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Annecy
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 20:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 06:30 | 20:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 6 | 09:00 | 22:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFLyon-RumillyBook →Airport shuttle busRumilly-Annecy Meythet airportBook →
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-AnnecyBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Annecy works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Rumilly, about 1h 9m. Transfer in Rumilly and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Annecy (35 min). In total it's roughly €17 over 2h 4m, 1 transfer.
Lyon to Annecy: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Annecy?
The most useful route takes about 2h 04m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Annecy from Lyon?
About 99 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Annecy cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €17. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Lyon to Annecy?
On this route you travel with SNCF, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus.
Can you get from Lyon to Annecy without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Annecy?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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