- 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
$16
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lausanne to Annecy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Annecy will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lausanne for Annecy on Mon, Jun 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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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50827
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50825
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Annecy:
A bus is $161 (€130) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Annecy costing on average $180 (€145).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $90 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€57). The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 10m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Annecy buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50825 | 11:00 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1h50 | 12:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2h15 | 2:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
51823 | 1:15 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1h50 | 3:05 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2h10 | 4:05 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
50827 | 2:15 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1h50 | 4:05 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:30 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2h00 | 5:30 PM Annecy, Rue des Terrasses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 2h15 | 6:10 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:25 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1h55 | 8:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome | 1h50 | 9:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lausanne to Annecy run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 5:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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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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