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Compare bus and train for Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station costing on average $71 (€56).
Other travel options to Annecy station take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€56) compared to roughly $65 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.81 (€-4.63). The journey takes 3h 44m versus 1h 28m 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.
Compare prices and tickets Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station
Trains from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 9:57 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Gare de Lyon-Perrache and Annecy station from $13 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gare de Lyon-Perrache to Annecy station
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- PAUL
- Hearing, mobility, and visual disability assistance. Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets.
- Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache
- Hotel De Normandie
- InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the ticket office, located in Hall Level 2.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Bus lines: 8, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, 63, S1, C19, C21, C22
- Tram lines: 1, 2
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Intercités
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Avenue de Chevêne.
- Restaurant Le Freti
- L'Etage
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre
- Best Western Hotel International Annecy
- Hotel des Alpes
- Located in the main hall
- 250 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional TER trains
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