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Musée-Château d'Annecy
Main city museum inside Annecy Castle, with regional heritage, alpine art, design, and temporary exhibitions in a dramatic historic setting.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $211 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $181 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy costing on average $211 (€173).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Flight takes on average 5h 46m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $124 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94 (€77). The journey takes 4h 50m versus 3h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:59PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Aix-en-Provence to Annecy buses for tomorrow, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1721 · 7462 | 12:20 AM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 7h15 | 7:35 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 5h25 | 7:25 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50847 | 9:35 AM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 6h05 | 3:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 5h55 | 4:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51470 · 50225 | 11:20 AM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 6h20 | 5:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 7h30 | 7:30 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
54032 · 51661 | 12:25 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 6h15 | 6:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 7h30 | 10:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 167 miles (269 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Annecy — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Annecy trip today.
Main city museum inside Annecy Castle, with regional heritage, alpine art, design, and temporary exhibitions in a dramatic historic setting.
Museum in the Palais de l’Isle presenting local architecture, history, and heritage inside Annecy’s most recognizable medieval monument.
Museum dedicated to animated film and moving image, reflecting Annecy’s international animation festival and strong creative identity.
Annecy’s atmospheric old town is filled with canals, arcades, pastel houses, and lively lanes. It is the essential area for first-time visitors.
Large lakeside green space ideal for strolling, picnics, and mountain views, directly linked to the old town and Pont des Amours.
Broad esplanade on the lakefront used for walks, events, and open views across the water. A classic place to feel Annecy’s lakeside atmosphere.
Savoyard melted cheese fondue, usually Comté, Beaufort and Emmental with white wine. A classic Alpine shared meal popular in Annecy and Haute-Savoie.
Potatoes baked with Reblochon, onions, lardons and cream. This iconic Haute-Savoie comfort dish is deeply tied to local mountain farming traditions.
Large potato pancake traditionally filled with cheese, onions and charcuterie. A hearty Savoy specialty often found in traditional Annecy restaurants.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining by Lake Annecy, known for refined fish and regional produce in a polished contemporary setting.
Well-known old-town crêperie serving galettes, salads and cider. Casual, reliable and popular for a lighter regional meal.
Historic traditional restaurant in Annecy's old town, celebrated for fondue, raclette and tartiflette in a warm Savoyard atmosphere.
Moderate for France: lodging is often pricier in peak season, while dining and local buses are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Annecy Gare Routière -> Annecy Centre Bonlieu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aix-en-Provence to Annecy by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Annecy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aix-en-Provence to Annecy buses use the Aix-en-Provence,Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) to Annecy, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Annecy, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Aix-en-Provence and Annecy bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Annecy, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistro du Routier (0.2 km), La Table d'Annecy (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance for easy access to cash.
Ticket office support is available at Annecy, Gare Routière.
Available at Annecy, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Annecy, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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