How to get from Annecy to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Annecy to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 61 miles (99 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $14 - $34 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $14 (€13) • 2 h | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $14 (€13) • 2 h | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or SNCF | TER |
Travel 61 miles (99 km) by bus or train to Lyon from Annecy. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 2 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $14 (€13). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or SNCF | TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Annecy to Lyon.
You can travel by bus for as low as $14 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 2 options to travel between Annecy and Lyon including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Lyon is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Lyon:
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $34 (€31) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Lyon from Annecy is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 7 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 61 miles (99 km) from Annecy to Lyon.
The average frequency per day from Annecy to Lyon is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Lyon from Annecy as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Annecy to Lyon:
The following travel companies offer services from Annecy to Lyon:
Yes, there are direct routes from Annecy to Lyon with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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