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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 $8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. 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 $8, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Chambéry to Annecy
Compare the available ways to get from Chambéry to Annecy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chambéry to Annecy:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry to Annecy costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 46m 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 PM 0h35 Chambéry, Gare Routière 12:45 PM Annecy, Gare Routière $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5060812:10 PM 0h35 Chambéry, Gare Routière 12:45 PM Annecy, Gare Routière $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5060812:10 PM 0h35 Chambéry, Gare Routière 12:45 PM Annecy, Gare Routière $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
69319:49 AM 0h40 Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux 10:29 AM Annecy station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
693712:48 PM 0h41 Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux 1:29 PM Annecy station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
69413:49 PM 0h44 Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux 4:33 PM Annecy station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
506064:20 PM 0h40 Chambéry, Gare Routière 5:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
506047:55 AM 0h40 Chambéry, Gare Routière 8:35 AM Annecy, Gare Routière $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
518229:10 AM 0h40 Chambéry, Gare Routière 9:50 AM Annecy, Gare Routière $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chambéry to Annecy:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chambéry to Annecy costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 16 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 TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Annecy by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Annecy by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar.
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