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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 $27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $168.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lausanne to Annecy
Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Annecy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Annecy:
A bus is $141 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Annecy costing on average $168 (€141).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $87 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€51). The journey takes 2h 2m 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.
- FlixBus7:55 AM1h50Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:45 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$181One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus7:55 AM1h50Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:45 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:55 AM1h50Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:45 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$181One-way0 transfers
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17777 · 179964:19 PM6h42Lausanne station11:01 PMAnnecy station$1191One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus6:25 AM1h55Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome8:20 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM2h10Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome4:05 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM2h15Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome2:15 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Annecy:
A bus is $141 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Annecy costing on average $168 (€141).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER to go to Annecy by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad.
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