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Compare train and bus for Chambéry to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chambéry to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Chambéry to Annecy:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry to Annecy costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 20m.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 42m versus 31m 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 Chambéry to Annecy
How to get from Chambéry to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chambéry to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5060812:10 PM0h35Chambéry, Gare Routière12:45 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5060812:10 PM0h35Chambéry, Gare Routière12:45 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5060812:10 PM0h35Chambéry, Gare Routière12:45 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
69319:49 AM0h40Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux10:29 AMAnnecy station$141One-way0 transfers
693712:48 PM0h41Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux1:29 PMAnnecy station$141One-way0 transfers
69498:54 PM0h42Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux9:36 PMAnnecy station$141One-way0 transfers
506064:20 PM0h40Chambéry, Gare Routière5:00 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$51One-way0 transfers
518229:10 AM0h40Chambéry, Gare Routière9:50 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$51One-way0 transfers
507936:05 PM0h45Chambéry, Gare Routière6:50 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chambéry to Annecy:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry to Annecy costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chambéry and Annecy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Chambéry, Gare Routière and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Annecy by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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