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Compare train and bus for Grenoble to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Annecy 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 2h 12m. 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 $30.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Grenoble to Annecy
Compare the available ways to get from Grenoble to Annecy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Annecy:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Annecy costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 8m 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 Grenoble to Annecy
How to get from Grenoble to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grenoble to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 519805:30 PM1h30Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)7:00 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 519805:30 PM1h30Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)7:00 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:50 PM1h20Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)11:10 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 175928:31 PM1h41Gare de Grenoble10:12 PMAnnecy station$311One-way0 transfers
- 175741:31 PM1h44Gare de Grenoble3:15 PMAnnecy station$311One-way0 transfers
- 175825:31 PM1h44Gare de Grenoble7:15 PMAnnecy station$311One-way0 transfers
- 5060811:05 AM1h40Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)12:45 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$91One-way0 transfers
- 506046:55 AM1h40Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)8:35 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$91One-way0 transfers
- 507935:05 PM1h45Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)6:50 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Annecy:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Annecy costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grenoble and Annecy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Grenoble and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Annecy by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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