- Must visit
Musée Granet
The city’s flagship fine arts museum, known for paintings from the 14th to 20th centuries, archaeology, and works linked to Cézanne. A top cultural stop in Aix-en-Provence.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 31 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 5 buses that leave Annecy for Aix-en-Provence on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 269 km distance in an average of 6 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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50796 · 51511
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50796 · 51511Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence 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 37m. 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 $88.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $201 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m 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 Annecy to Aix-en-Provence:
A bus is $78 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence costing on average $107 (€88).
A bus is $172 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence costing on average $201 (€165).
Other travel options to Aix-en-Provence take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $125 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96 (€79). The journey takes 4h 52m versus 3h 58m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:38PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Aix-en-Provence buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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50846 | 11:15 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h05 | 5:20 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h00 | 6:40 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50796 · 51511 | 3:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 8h30 | 11:30 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 5h25 | 3:05 AM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h35 | 2:40 PM Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. 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 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 167 miles (269 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 33m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Aix-en-Provence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aix-en-Provence trip today.
The city’s flagship fine arts museum, known for paintings from the 14th to 20th centuries, archaeology, and works linked to Cézanne. A top cultural stop in Aix-en-Provence.
Paul Cézanne’s final studio, preserved with objects and atmosphere linked to the painter’s working life. One of the most meaningful places in Aix for art lovers.
A beautifully restored 18th-century mansion used for major temporary exhibitions. Highly popular for both the art programming and the photogenic interiors.
Aix’s grand boulevard lined with plane trees, mansions, cafés, and fountains. It is the city’s essential promenade and the most iconic place for first-time visitors.
The old town is a maze of elegant squares, fountains, and narrow streets filled with Provençal character. It is ideal for slow wandering and discovering lesser-known corners.
A refined 17th-century district known for aristocratic mansions, quieter streets, and a polished atmosphere. It is one of the most attractive walking areas in the city center.
Aix’s signature sweet: an almond and candied melon confection topped with royal icing, traditionally associated with the city’s confectionery heritage.
A Provençal garlic mayonnaise usually served with vegetables, eggs, and sometimes cod; a classic regional dish strongly linked to local family meals.
A stewed mix of Mediterranean vegetables such as aubergine, courgette, tomato, and pepper, emblematic of Provençal home cooking.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Provençal cuisine in an intimate, elegant setting near the old town.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a rustic Provençal feel, appreciated for regional specialties and generous plates.
Long-standing Aix institution popular for hearty Provençal cooking in a warm, old-fashioned dining room.
Moderate for France: cafés and markets are reasonable, but central hotels and dinner spots cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais Krypton) -> Aix-en-Provence Centre Ville
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Annecy to Aix-en-Provence buses use the Annecy, Gare Routière to Aix-en-Provence,Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) station pair. Use this guide to compare Annecy and Aix-en-Provence 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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