How to travel from Annecy to Geneva

Travel between Annecy, France and Geneva, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Can travelers from France enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Geneva from Annecy?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Geneva, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 6/25/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Geneva from Annecy.

The current restriction level for returning to Annecy, France from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Annecy, France from Geneva, Switzerland?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Annecy from Geneva?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Annecy, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 6/28/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Annecy from Geneva here.

There are 4 ways to travel between Annecy and Geneva including taking a bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Annecy to Geneva is by taking a flight with an average price of $1 (€1).

This is compared to other travel options to Geneva:

A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Annecy to Geneva costing on average $8 (€7).

A flight is generally $1 (€1) less than a ferry for the same trip. Taking a ferry costs on average $1 (€1) from Annecy to Geneva.

Taking a flight is usually $26 (€23) less than taking a train to Geneva, which costs on average $26 (€23) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Annecy to Geneva is by bus with an average journey time of 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Geneva that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Geneva by train can take on average 1 h 28 min.

You should expect to travel around 20 miles (33 km) between Annecy and Geneva.

The average frequency per day from Annecy to Geneva is:

• 13 buses a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Annecy to Geneva as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Annecy to Geneva:

• Buses mostly depart from Annecy, Gare Routière and arrive in Geneva, Eaux-Vives.
• Trains most often depart from Annecy at Annecy and arrive in Geneva at Genève.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Annecy to Geneva:

• You can travel by bus to Geneva from Annecy with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Annecy to Geneva tickets for $8 (€7) on Omio.
• You can go to Geneva from Annecy by train with SNCF | TER. You'll see cheap train tickets for $26 (€23) with SNCF | TER from Annecy to Geneva on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Annecy to Geneva with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by bus with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar with 13 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Geneva as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Annecy to Geneva.

Before traveling from Annecy to Geneva, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $8 (€7) one way for this route.
• A plane ticket for this journey costs on average $1 (€1) one way.
• A ferry ticket costs $1 (€1) one way on average for this trip.
• A train ticket for this journey costs on average $26 (€23) one way.

But we recommend booking Annecy to Geneva tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.