- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Timed entry is strongly advised due to demand.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
432 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
It's difficult to get from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon without transferring at least once.
80012 · 5130
50609 · 5132
51660 · 3156
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
80012 · 5130
FlixBus · FlixBus
50609 · 5132Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $165 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $106 (€85).
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $165 (€133).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $186 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $145 (€117). The journey takes 7h 22m versus 5h 17m 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, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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 04:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80012 · 5130 | 7:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 9h20 | 5:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 8h15 | 10:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
50793 · 5710 | 7:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 11h10 | 6:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 10h35 | 6:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 9h45 | 5:10 AM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 1 transfer | |
50609 · 5132 | 7:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 10h15 | 6:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 9h25 | 6:00 AM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h35 | 5:15 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 8h35 | 6:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 268 miles (432 km) distance in 5h 58m.
Distance 268 miles (432 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 58m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare de Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare de Lyon trip today.
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Timed entry is strongly advised due to demand.
Leading museum of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art in a landmark former railway station. Advance booking is commonly recommended.
Major modern and contemporary art museum known for its inside-out architecture and strong permanent collection.
Historic district known for elegant streets, boutiques, museums, and lively atmosphere. Excellent for wandering.
Atmospheric hilltop neighborhood of stairways, artists, and sweeping views, long favored by visitors and photographers.
Classic Paris garden with formal lawns, fountains, and shaded promenades near the Latin Quarter.
Classic Parisian onion soup made with caramelized onions, rich broth, bread, and melted cheese. It is a traditional bistro staple closely associated with the city.
A classic French brasserie dish of grilled steak served with fries. It is one of the most iconic meals to try in Paris.
A famous Paris café snack made with ham, bread, béchamel, and melted cheese, often served warm and crisp.
Historic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon, known for ornate Belle Époque interiors and classic French dishes. Ideal for a memorable traditional meal by the station.
Established brasserie near Gare de Lyon serving oysters, seafood, and traditional French fare in a lively classic setting.
Well-known brasserie opposite Gare de Lyon, appreciated for seafood platters, Alsatian touches, and dependable service from early to late hours.
Prices around Gare de Lyon are high for France. Budget eats exist, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more than in many other areas.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change at cafés if you wish.
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