The cheapest and fastest buses from Annecy to Lyon
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
52 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Annecy to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Lyon will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 31 buses that leave Annecy for Lyon on Fri, Nov 28, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 100 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Annecy to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Annecy to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:52AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:52PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:52PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Annecy to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Lyon buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80012 | 6:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h05 | 8:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h50 | 9:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7660 | 7:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h10 | 9:55 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 11:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
33626 | 11:00 AM Annecy station | 1h52 | 12:52 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
33628 | 12:00 PM Annecy station | 1h52 | 1:52 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 1:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
85000 | 12:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h00 | 2:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 2:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h50 | 2:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80098 | 1:20 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h45 | 3:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h15 | 5:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80014 | 3:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h05 | 6:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h50 | 6:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
72403 | 5:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h25 | 7:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51660 | 6:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h45 | 8:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 3h30 | 9:55 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
33642 | 7:00 PM Annecy station | 1h52 | 8:52 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Annecy to Lyon
Buses from Annecy to Lyon run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 02:50 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus from Annecy to LyonYou can travel by bus between Annecy to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Annecy to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Annecy, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Annecy, Gare Routière and Annecy, Gare Routière. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your trip in bus stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Annecy, Gare Routière, which is located around 0.3 miles (526 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Annecy to Lyon, follow these tips:
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Annecy to Lyon
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistro du Routier (0.2 km)
- La Table d'Annecy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4 Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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