The cheapest and fastest buses from Nice to Annecy
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Annecy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Annecy will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 14 buses that leave Nice for Annecy on Sun, May 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sun, May 10 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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.
5:00 PM5h50Nice10:50 PMAnnecy$521One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM6h40Nice9:40 PMAnnecy$571One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM6h40Nice11:40 PMAnnecy$581One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM6h40Nice8:40 PMAnnecy$651One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM5h40Nice9:40 PMAnnecy$651One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM5h40Nice9:40 PMAnnecy$651One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM5h50Nice10:50 PMAnnecy$521One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM6h40Nice9:40 PMAnnecy$571One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM6h40Nice11:40 PMAnnecy$581One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM6h40Nice8:40 PMAnnecy$651One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Nice to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $105 Average price | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Annecy:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Annecy costing on average $105 (€84).
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Annecy costing on average $134 (€107).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Train takes on average 8h 16m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $162 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111 (€88). The journey takes 8h 15m versus 5h 28m 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.
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.
Nice to Annecy Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Live departures
Nice to Annecy bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Annecy buses for today, Saturday, May 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h20 | 6:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4704 · 51040 | 6:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h40 | 7:10 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 11h05 | 9:55 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 10 | |||||
4731 · 50847 | 4:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h30 | 3:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
51047 · 1726 | 5:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h25 | 5:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h30 | 4:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5866 · 50225 | 7:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h40 | 5:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h10 | 7:30 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50881 · 50985 | 10:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h45 | 9:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nice to Annecy
Buses from Nice to Annecy run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Nice to AnnecyYou can travel by bus between Nice to Annecy with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nice to Annecy
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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.

- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nice to Annecy
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Terminal (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside Terminal 1, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
- 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
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