- Must visit
Palais de l'Île
Historic monument and local history museum set in Annecy's iconic island palace in the Thiou canal. A compact, atmospheric stop that explains the city's heritage.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
434 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Annecy station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Annecy station will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 16 buses that leave Paris for Annecy station on Sat, Jun 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 434 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 8 h 50 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.
5133 · 85001
5131 · 80011
58073 · 7661
51841
FlixBus · FlixBus
51841
FlixBus
94765 · 50225
5709 · 7660
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Annecy station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 269 miles (434 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $175 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m 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 Paris to Annecy station:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Annecy station costing on average $111 (€89).
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Annecy station costing on average $175 (€141).
Other travel options to Annecy station take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $186 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $141 (€114). The journey takes 7h 4m versus 5h 32m 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, FlixBus, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Annecy station buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h10 | 8:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 7h30 | 6:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
5133 · 85001 | 11:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h20 | 8:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h25 | 9:55 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5709 · 7660 | 11:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h50 | 8:35 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4787 · 85001 | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h45 | 8:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h50 | 9:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 9h00 | 9:55 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h05 | 10:15 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 9h20 | 4:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
58073 · 7661 | 7:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h20 | 4:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h35 | 6:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
94765 · 50225 | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h35 | 5:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
51841 | 10:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h00 | 5:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h30 | 7:30 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 10h10 | 9:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5131 · 80011 | 12:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h30 | 10:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Annecy station run on average 19 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 269 miles (434 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 269 miles (434 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:55 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.
Historic monument and local history museum set in Annecy's iconic island palace in the Thiou canal. A compact, atmospheric stop that explains the city's heritage.
Annecy's main museum inside the former castle, with regional art, alpine heritage, lake-related collections, and panoramic views over the old town.
Small museum in a former seminary focused on Annecy's architecture, urban history, and the heritage of the old town. Best for visitors wanting deeper local context.
The old town is Annecy's essential walking area, with canals, arcades, pastel facades, and lively streets. It is the city's most atmospheric and photogenic district.
The main lakefront walking area offers wide views of the water and mountains. It is ideal for a scenic stroll and has become especially popular for social-media photography.
Large open esplanade between the city and the lake, popular for walking, picnics, and mountain views. One of Annecy's best-known public spaces.
A classic Alpine fondue of melted local cheeses such as Beaufort, Comté, and Emmental, served with bread for dipping. It is one of the most iconic specialties of Savoie around Annecy.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and typically served with pickles and charcuterie. In Annecy and the wider Savoy region, it is a beloved mountain meal, especially in colder months.
A rich baked dish made with potatoes, reblochon cheese, onions, and lardons. It is strongly associated with Haute-Savoie and is one of the most famous comfort foods to try in Annecy.
A respected fine-dining restaurant in Annecy led by a noted local chef, offering elegant seasonal cuisine with regional influences. Suitable for a special meal in a contemporary setting.
A well-known old-town restaurant specializing in fondue, raclette, and other Savoyard cheese dishes. Warm, traditional atmosphere and one of Annecy's classic addresses for regional comfort food.
An established Annecy restaurant known for Savoyard cuisine in a rustic, historic setting. Popular for tartiflette, fondue, and hearty regional dishes with a cozy Alpine feel.
Prices are above average for France, especially in summer and around the old town. Dining and hotels cost more than in many mid-sized French cities.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up taxis; small tips are optional in cafés.
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Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, Route d'Annecy (Office de Tourisme), Saint-Jean-de-Sixt -> Gare D'Annecy, Annecy
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Annecy station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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