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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $109, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $479 Average price | $270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Annecy
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Annecy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Annecy:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Annecy costing on average $126.
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Annecy costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 16h 49m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $270 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161. The journey takes 16h 19m versus 10h 16m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Annecy
How to get from Amsterdam to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51094 · 17276:30 PM 16h55 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 11:25 AM Annecy, Gare Routière $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
51094 · 17276:30 PM 16h55 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 11:25 AM Annecy, Gare Routière $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
U215169:05 PM 1h25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 10:30 PM Geneva International Airport $139 1 One-way 0 transfers
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69416:10 AM 10h23 Amsterdam Centraal 4:33 PM Annecy station $181 1 One-way 1 transfer
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336276:10 AM 8h49 Amsterdam Centraal 2:59 PM Annecy station $184 1 One-way 2 transfers
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336316:10 AM 10h49 Amsterdam Centraal 4:59 PM Annecy station $184 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM 20h30 Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena 6:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM 17h25 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 6:40 AM Annecy, Gare Routière $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM 17h50 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 8:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière $76 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF18427:25 AM 3h45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 11:10 AM Geneva International Airport $182 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF18426:55 AM 4h15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 11:10 AM Geneva International Airport $182 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL19399:20 PM 1h25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 10:45 PM Geneva International Airport $199 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Annecy:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Annecy costing on average $126.
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Annecy costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 16h 49m.
- Around 91 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Annecy as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, TGV, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, EuroCity to go to Annecy by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss, Vueling, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Qatar Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Indigo Airlines, easyJet, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, CitizenPlane to go to Annecy by flight.
- 13 direct flights per day with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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