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Compare train and bus for Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.34 (€0.28). The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 0m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains
How to get from Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L2 (23417)+
L1 (23314)8:44 AM1h45Annecy station10:29 AMThonon-les-Bains station$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
L2 (23417)+
L1 (23314)8:44 AM1h45Annecy station10:29 AMThonon-les-Bains station$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L2 (23417)+
L1 (23314)8:44 AM1h45Annecy station10:29 AMThonon-les-Bains station$181One-way1 transfer
Other options
L2 (23411)+
8845015:44 AM1h46Annecy station7:30 AMThonon-les-Bains station$181One-way1 transfer
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L1 (23332)6:10 AM1h49Annecy station7:59 AMThonon-les-Bains station$181One-way1 transfer
L2 (411215)+
88451711:30 AM1h59Annecy station1:29 PMThonon-les-Bains station$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Thonon-les-Bains take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Annecy and Thonon-les-Bains as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Annecy station and arrive in Thonon-les-Bains station.
- Buses mostly depart from Annecy, Gare Routière and arrive in Thonon-les-Bains, Gare routière du Lycée de la Versoie.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, LEX L1, TER, LEX L2 to go to Thonon-les-Bains by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Thonon-les-Bains by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus.
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