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Compare train and bus for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 CHF 11, while a train costs an average of CHF 22.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 11 Average price Cheapest | CHF 22 Average price | CHF 26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy
Compare the available ways to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy:
A bus is CHF 12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy costing on average CHF 22.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around CHF 11 compared to roughly CHF 26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 15. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy
How to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 800126:00 AM1h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)7:35 AMAnnecy, Gare RoutièreCHF 101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 800126:00 AM1h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)7:35 AMAnnecy, Gare RoutièreCHF 101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 800981:00 PM1h10Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)2:10 PMAnnecy, Gare RoutièreCHF 111One-way0 transfers
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344004:56 AM2h20Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station7:16 AMAnnecy stationCHF 181One-way2 transfers- 884656+L2 (23412)+344025:56 AM2h20Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station8:16 AMAnnecy stationCHF 181One-way2 transfers
- 884154+344004:56 AM3h10Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station8:06 AMAnnecy stationCHF 181One-way1 transfer
- 8500011:30 AM1h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)1:05 PMAnnecy, Gare RoutièreCHF 111One-way0 transfers
- 519818:30 AM1h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)10:05 AMAnnecy, Gare RoutièreCHF 111One-way0 transfers
- 800143:10 PM1h35Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)4:45 PMAnnecy, Gare RoutièreCHF 111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy:
A bus is CHF 12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Annecy costing on average CHF 22.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Annecy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, LEX L3 to go to Annecy by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar.
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