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Compare train, bus, and flight for Annecy to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,456 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,456, while a flight costs an average of Kč 10,725.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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Kč 1,456 Average price Cheapest | Kč 3,301 Average price | Kč 10,725 Average price | Kč 3,357 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Annecy to Nice
Compare the available ways to get from Annecy to Nice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Nice:
A bus is Kč 1,846 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Nice costing on average Kč 3,301.
A bus is Kč 9,269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Nice costing on average Kč 10,725.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
Tickets start at around Kč 1,456 compared to roughly Kč 3,357 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 1,902. The journey takes 9h 10m versus 5h 44m 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 Annecy to Nice
How to get from Annecy to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Annecy to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51660 · 501077:15 PM 12h25 Annecy, Gare Routière 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) Kč 843 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
51660 · 501077:15 PM 12h25 Annecy, Gare Routière 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) Kč 843 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
U213276:20 AM 1h05 Geneva International Airport 7:25 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport Kč 2,055 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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886577 · 1749311:43 AM 10h00 Annecy station 9:43 PM Nice-Ville Kč 2,577 1 One-way 2 transfers
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1748710:43 AM 7h56 Annecy station 6:39 PM Nice-Ville Kč 2,971 1 One-way 2 transfers
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55373:53 PM 6h50 Annecy station 10:43 PM Nice-Ville Kč 3,005 1 One-way 1 transfer
50796 · 47323:00 PM 10h35 Annecy, Gare Routière 1:35 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) Kč 907 1 One-way 1 transfer
50846 · 5059111:15 AM 11h40 Annecy, Gare Routière 10:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) Kč 1,011 1 One-way 1 transfer
80098 · 58672:20 PM 9h30 Annecy, Gare Routière 11:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) Kč 1,102 1 One-way 1 transfer
U214752:40 PM 1h05 Geneva International Airport 3:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport Kč 2,485 1 One-way 0 transfers
LX52211:35 AM 1h05 Geneva International Airport 12:40 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport Kč 2,798 1 One-way 0 transfers
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LX5626:00 AM 2h45 Geneva International Airport 8:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport Kč 3,194 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Nice:
A bus is Kč 1,846 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Nice costing on average Kč 3,301.
A bus is Kč 9,269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Nice costing on average Kč 10,725.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Annecy and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Annecy station and arrive in Nice-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Annecy, Gare Routière and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nice by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Air Baltic, Vueling, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane, BA Cityflyer, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, asl airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Dolomiti to go to Nice by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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