- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Annecy to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Geneva will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 25 buses that leave Annecy for Geneva on Sat, May 30, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
50845
FlixBus
FlixBus
72404
51040
50793
3177
72404
50845
51822Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Geneva:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Geneva costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $76 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€54). The journey takes 53m versus 42m 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, Sindbad, Cars Région Haute-Savoie.
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 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:44PM | Arrival Time 10:12PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Geneva buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 12:05 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
7621 | 5:50 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h10 | 7:00 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51040 | 7:15 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h55 | 8:10 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50824 | 7:55 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h00 | 8:55 AM Genève, Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h05 | 9:05 AM Genève, Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h25 | 9:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h00 | 9:45 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h00 | 10:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51822 | 10:00 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 10:50 AM Genève, Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:00 AM Annecy, Rue des Terrasses | 1h15 | 11:15 AM Genéve | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 11:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50826 | 11:15 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 12:05 PM Genève, Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
72404 | 11:25 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 12:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 1:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50847 | 3:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 4:40 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h55 | 5:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h00 | 5:55 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
7661 | 5:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h55 | 5:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
411630+ L6 (96765)+ L2 (23437) | 6:44 PM Annecy station | 3h28 | 10:12 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 7:40 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50793 | 7:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h45 | 7:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50845 | 8:05 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 8:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 9:25 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h50 | 9:30 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3177 | 10:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0h45 | 10:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Annecy to Geneva run on average 25 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average bus duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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