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Compare train and bus for Lausanne to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Annecy:
A bus is $144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Annecy costing on average $163.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 10m 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 Lausanne to Annecy
How to get from Lausanne to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:55 PM2h15Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome6:10 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:55 PM2h15Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome6:10 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:55 AM1h50Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:45 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
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17996 · 1177774:19 PM6h42Lausanne station11:01 PMAnnecy station$2011One-way2 transfers- 9268+
9879+1799412:19 PM8h41Lausanne station9:00 PMAnnecy station$2331One-way2 transfers
04:00 PM2h00Lausanne6:00 PMAnnecy$191One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:35 PM2h25Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:00 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM2h10Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome4:05 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Annecy:
A bus is $144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Annecy costing on average $163.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Annecy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Annecy station.
- Travel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Annecy by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad to go to Annecy by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad.
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