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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $496.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $496 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Annecy:
A bus is $104 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Annecy costing on average $181 (€151).
A bus is $419 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Annecy costing on average $496 (€414).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€65) compared to roughly $144 (€120) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€56). The journey takes 10h 51m versus 7h 11m 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 Barcelona to Annecy
How to get from Barcelona to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:30 AM11h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:30 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$561One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus7:30 AM11h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:30 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY62007:30 AM1h40Barcelona El Prat Airport9:10 AMGeneva International Airport$631One-way0 transfers
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4088429:26 AM9h49Barcelona Sants7:15 PMAnnecy station$2011One-way2 transfers
4734 · 31779:00 AM12h55El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)9:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$561One-way1 transfer- 317710:30 AM11h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$601One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM10h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:15 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$681One-way1 transfer
- VY6200+518237:30 AM7h35Barcelona El Prat Airport3:05 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$821One-way1 transfer
U271057:40 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport9:25 AMGeneva International Airport$941One-way0 transfers- VY6200+506057:30 AM3h50Barcelona El Prat Airport11:20 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Annecy:
A bus is $104 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Annecy costing on average $181 (€151).
A bus is $419 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Annecy costing on average $496 (€414).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Annecy as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, ITA to go to Annecy by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Annecy by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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