- Must visit
Palais de l'Île
Iconic medieval monument in the Thiou canals with a local history museum inside. One of Annecy’s most photographed sites and a strong first stop for understanding the old town.
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
17 h 36 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
725 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Annecy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Annecy will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Annecy without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $309 Average price | $277 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 25m Average total duration 15h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Annecy:
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Annecy costing on average $214 (€172).
A bus is $218 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Annecy costing on average $309 (€249).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 15h 55m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 34h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Annecy buses for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h35 | 3:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Amsterdam | 23h40 | 9:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 23h35 | 9:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
1608 · 51841 | 11:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h00 | 5:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
1602 · 51841 | 11:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 17h30 | 5:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 21h20 | 9:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 21h00 | 9:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 24h30 | 6:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Amsterdam | 20h10 | 6:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h45 | 8:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 17h25 | 6:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h20 | 8:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 18h10 | 8:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h25 | 11:35 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 20h20 | 11:35 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h10 | 9:55 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 19h10 | 1:10 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
51094 · 1727 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 16h55 | 11:25 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 20h40 | 3:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h10 | 3:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Annecy run on average 13 times per day, taking around 15h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 450 miles (725 km) distance in 16h 0m.
Distance 450 miles (725 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 16h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Annecy — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Annecy trip today.
Iconic medieval monument in the Thiou canals with a local history museum inside. One of Annecy’s most photographed sites and a strong first stop for understanding the old town.
Restored hilltop castle housing museum collections on regional heritage, alpine art, cinema, and lake history. It combines major views with one of the city’s key cultural visits.
Museum dedicated to traditional life, crafts, and rural heritage around Lake Annecy. A rewarding off-center option for visitors curious about local culture rather than only the old town.
Annecy’s old town is the essential walking area, with canals, arcades, pastel façades, and busy lanes full of atmosphere. It is the city’s defining setting and a social-media favorite.
Large lakeside esplanade ideal for strolling, relaxing, and enjoying open views of the water and mountains. It is one of the city’s most popular everyday public spaces.
Elegant lakeside park with mature trees, shaded paths, and classic views near the Pont des Amours. A very photogenic stop and an easy addition to any central walk.
A classic Savoy dish of melted local cheeses such as Beaufort, Comté, and Emmental, served communally with bread for dipping. It is one of the most emblematic mountain dishes around Annecy.
Melted Raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, charcuterie, and pickles. Deeply associated with the Alps and commonly enjoyed in Annecy, especially in cooler months.
A rich baked dish made with potatoes, Reblochon cheese, onions, and lardons. It is a signature Savoy comfort food strongly linked to the region around Annecy.
A long-standing canalside restaurant with refined regional cooking and classic French dishes. Popular for its charming setting in Annecy's old town.
A well-known old-town restaurant specializing in Savoyard cheese dishes such as fondue, raclette, and tartiflette, with a warm traditional alpine atmosphere.
An established Annecy address serving regional Savoy cuisine in a rustic historic setting. Known for traditional specialties and a cozy, local feel.
Prices are above average for France, especially near the lake and old town. Casual food is manageable, but hotels and dining rise in peak season.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Small rounding up or 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; tips are optional in cafés and bars.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam 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.

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