The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Annecy
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
20 h 5 m
Average duration
20 h 32 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
1002 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Annecy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Annecy will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Annecy without transferring at least once.
Normal · Normal1:15 AM20h40Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$681One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:14 AM21h41Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM20h36Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:35 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$1061One-way1 transfer
54152 · 510408:35 AM22h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:10 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$1171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM21h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:35 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$1201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM20h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$1491One-way1 transfer
3187 · 76618:30 PM20h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:50 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$1381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM20h36Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:35 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$1061One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:15 AM20h40Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM21h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:35 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$1201One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $196.
Distance: 622 miles (1002 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $196 Average price | $261 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 53m Average total duration 19h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Annecy:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Annecy costing on average $137 (€111).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Annecy costing on average $196 (€159).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 19h 23m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Madrid to Annecy Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h41 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 21h56 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 22h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 20h36 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 21h56 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Live departures
Madrid to Annecy bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Annecy buses for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3187 · 7661 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 20h20 | 4:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 20h05 | 4:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4249 · 3177 | 11:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 22h55 | 9:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:00 PM Madrid | 22h55 | 9:55 PM Annecy, Rue des Terrasses | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:30 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2) | 22h25 | 9:55 PM Annecy, Rue des Terrasses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 21h00 | 8:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h36 | 8:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 21h41 | 9:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h40 | 9:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
54152 · 51040 | 8:35 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 22h35 | 7:10 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Madrid to Annecy by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
Why should you book Madrid to Annecy buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs BlaBlaCar Bus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Alsa to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Annecy.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare BlaBlaCar Bus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Madrid to Annecy.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Alsa to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Annecy.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Madrid to Annecy.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Annecy
Buses from Madrid to Annecy run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 622 miles (1002 km) distance in 20h 5m.
Distance 622 miles (1002 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 20h 5m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa from Madrid to AnnecyYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Annecy with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Alsa
BlaBlaCar Bus
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Annecy
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Annecy 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 Annecy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Lake Annecy, a picturesque lake known for its clear waters and surrounded by mountains offering recreational activities
- Château d'Annecy, a restored castle housing a museum with regional artifacts and art
- Palais de l'Isle, a historic 12th-century building on an island in the Thiou River, now a local history museum
- Jardins de l'Europe, a scenic park with walking paths and views of the lake and surrounding mountains
- Pont des Amours, a romantic bridge offering panoramic views of Lake Annecy and the surrounding area.
- Old Town (La Vieille Ville), wander through charming cobblestone streets lined with pastel-colored buildings and canals
- Semnoz, hike or ski on this nearby mountain offering panoramic views of the surrounding Alps
- Lake Annecy, enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, boating, and cycling around the scenic lake
- Château d'Annecy, explore the historic castle-turned-museum with exhibits on regional art and history
- Annecy Market, experience the vibrant local market offering fresh produce, cheeses, and regional specialties.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Annecy
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 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
More options for your journey from Madrid to Annecy
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

