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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $101, while a flight costs an average of $485.
Distance: 480 miles (773 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$485 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 56m Average total duration 17h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Annecy:
A train is $39 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Annecy costing on average $140 (€117).
A train is $384 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Annecy costing on average $485 (€407).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 17h 56m.
You'll arrive about 7h 50m sooner (3h 2m by flight vs 10h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $485 (€407) compared to roughly $160 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to Annecy
How to get from London to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Annecy is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U224316:25 AM1h45London Luton Airport9:10 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$441One-way0 transfers
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U224316:25 AM1h45London Luton Airport9:10 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$441One-way0 transfers
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U284878:25 AM1h35London Gatwick Airport11:00 AMGeneva International Airport$871One-way0 transfers
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69416:01 AM9h32London St Pancras International (STP)4:33 PMAnnecy station$3331One-way1 transfer
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336276:01 AM7h58London St Pancras International (STP)2:59 PMAnnecy station$3531One-way2 transfers
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336316:01 AM9h58London St Pancras International (STP)4:59 PMAnnecy station$3531One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM23h00London, Victoria Coach Station10:30 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM21h10London, Victoria Coach Station6:40 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$1061One-way2 transfers
U284298:15 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$611One-way0 transfers
U284347:55 PM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:35 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$611One-way0 transfers
U225374:30 PM1h40London Luton Airport7:10 PMGeneva International Airport$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Annecy:
A train is $39 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Annecy costing on average $140 (€117).
A train is $384 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Annecy costing on average $485 (€407).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 17h 56m.
- Around 124 flights per day.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Annecy as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Annecy station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Annecy by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Malta Air, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Jet2.com, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair, Iberia, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling to go to Annecy by flight.
- 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss, Malta Air, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Jet2.com, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
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