- Must visit
Musée-Château d'Annecy
Main city museum inside Annecy Castle, with regional heritage, alpine art, design, and temporary exhibitions in a dramatic historic setting.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$45
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$61
Fastest journey on Aug 30
2 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
2 h 18 m
Trains on Aug 30
37
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Annecy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Annecy will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Annecy without transferring at least once.
IC 1490 | 1490 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 · R L5 23092 | 23092 · EV EV 45792 | 45792
IR 15 2540 | 2540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 · R L5 23096 | 23096 · EV EV 45796 | 45796
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 · R L5 23090 | 23090 · EV EV 45790 | 45790
IC 1 714 | 714 · R L2 23426 | 23426
IC 900 | 900 · R L2 23428 | 23428
IC 1 708 | 708 · R L2 23420 | 23420
IC 1 710 | 710 · R L2 23422 | 23422
IC 1 714 | 714 · R L2 23426 | 23426
IC 900 | 900 · R L2 23428 | 23428
IC 1 708 | 708 · R L2 23420 | 23420Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bern to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Annecy:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Annecy costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $111 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Annecy trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 712 | 712 · R L5 23044 | 23044 | 10:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h29 | 1:03 PM La Plaine | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2518 | 2518 · RE 33 18466 | 18466 · R L3 23464 | 23464 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h32 | 2:36 PM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2518 | 2518 · RE 33 18466 | 18466 · R L3 23464 | 23464 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h36 | 2:40 PM Annecy | 2 transfers | |
IC 900 | 900 · R L2 23428 | 23428 | 12:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h21 | 2:55 PM Annecy | 1 transfer | |
IC 900 | 900 · R L5 23052 | 23052 | 12:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h33 | 3:07 PM La Plaine | 1 transfer | |
IC 900 | 900 · R L2 23428 | 23428 | 12:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h17 | 2:51 PM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 1 transfer | |
IR 66 3222 | 3222 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 · R L4 23254 | 23254 | 12:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h32 | 3:25 PM Annecy | 3 transfers | |
IR 66 3222 | 3222 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 · R L5 23054 | 23054 | 12:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h44 | 3:37 PM La Plaine | 3 transfers | |
IR 66 3222 | 3222 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 · R L4 23254 | 23254 | 12:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h28 | 3:21 PM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 3 transfers | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · RE 33 18468 | 18468 · R L1 23320 | 23320 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h32 | 3:36 PM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · RE 33 18468 | 18468 · R L1 23320 | 23320 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h36 | 3:40 PM Annecy | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · R L5 23056 | 23056 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h33 | 4:07 PM La Plaine | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · R L2 23430 | 23430 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h21 | 3:55 PM Annecy | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · R L2 23430 | 23430 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h17 | 3:51 PM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 1 transfer | |
IR 66 3224 | 3224 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 · R L5 23058 | 23058 | 1:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h45 | 4:38 PM La Plaine | 3 transfers | |
IC 902 | 902 · R L5 23060 | 23060 | 2:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h33 | 5:07 PM La Plaine | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
IR 15 2510 | 2510 · RE 33 18458 | 18458 · R L3 23460 | 23460 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h36 | 10:40 AM Annecy | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2510 | 2510 · RE 33 18458 | 18458 · R L3 23460 | 23460 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h32 | 10:36 AM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · R L2 23420 | 23420 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h17 | 10:51 AM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · R L2 23420 | 23420 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h21 | 10:55 AM Annecy | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · R L5 23036 | 23036 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h33 | 11:07 AM La Plaine | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2512 | 2512 · RE 33 18460 | 18460 · R L1 23316 | 23316 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h32 | 11:36 AM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2512 | 2512 · RE 33 18460 | 18460 · R L1 23316 | 23316 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h36 | 11:40 AM Annecy | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · R L2 23422 | 23422 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h21 | 11:55 AM Annecy | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · R L5 23040 | 23040 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h33 | 12:07 PM La Plaine | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · R L2 23422 | 23422 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h17 | 11:51 AM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 · RE 33 18462 | 18462 · R L3 23462 | 23462 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h36 | 12:40 PM Annecy | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 · RE 33 18462 | 18462 · R L3 23462 | 23462 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h32 | 12:36 PM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bern to Annecy run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:18, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 3:18 AM |
Last train 11:53 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.
Main city museum inside Annecy Castle, with regional heritage, alpine art, design, and temporary exhibitions in a dramatic historic setting.
Museum in the Palais de l’Isle presenting local architecture, history, and heritage inside Annecy’s most recognizable medieval monument.
Museum dedicated to animated film and moving image, reflecting Annecy’s international animation festival and strong creative identity.
Annecy’s atmospheric old town is filled with canals, arcades, pastel houses, and lively lanes. It is the essential area for first-time visitors.
Large lakeside green space ideal for strolling, picnics, and mountain views, directly linked to the old town and Pont des Amours.
Broad esplanade on the lakefront used for walks, events, and open views across the water. A classic place to feel Annecy’s lakeside atmosphere.
Savoyard melted cheese fondue, usually Comté, Beaufort and Emmental with white wine. A classic Alpine shared meal popular in Annecy and Haute-Savoie.
Potatoes baked with Reblochon, onions, lardons and cream. This iconic Haute-Savoie comfort dish is deeply tied to local mountain farming traditions.
Large potato pancake traditionally filled with cheese, onions and charcuterie. A hearty Savoy specialty often found in traditional Annecy restaurants.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining by Lake Annecy, known for refined fish and regional produce in a polished contemporary setting.
Well-known old-town crêperie serving galettes, salads and cider. Casual, reliable and popular for a lighter regional meal.
Historic traditional restaurant in Annecy's old town, celebrated for fondue, raclette and tartiflette in a warm Savoyard atmosphere.
Moderate for France: lodging is often pricier in peak season, while dining and local buses are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Annecy by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Annecy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bern to Annecy trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Lancy, Bachet-de-Pesay station pair. Use this guide to compare Bern and Annecy train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern, Tiefenaustrasse (Tiefenau) is 2 km from Bern city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Bern, Tiefenaustrasse (Tiefenau) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern, Tiefenaustrasse (Tiefenau).
Bern Felsenau is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Felsenau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bern Felsenau.
ATMs are available at Bern Felsenau.
Available at Bern Felsenau: Parking, WC.
Available at Bern Felsenau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Felsenau.
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