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Compare bus, train, and flight for Metz to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metz to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $442.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $442 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Metz to Annecy
Compare the available ways to get from Metz to Annecy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Annecy:
A bus is $110 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Annecy costing on average $185 (€155).
A bus is $367 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Annecy costing on average $442 (€371).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€63) compared to roughly $155 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80 (€67). The journey takes 9h 28m versus 5h 21m 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 Metz to Annecy
How to get from Metz to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:10 PM 11h50 Metz 10:00 AM Annecy $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

10:10 PM 11h50 Metz 10:00 AM Annecy $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:20 PM 9h00 Metz 6:20 AM Annecy $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:55 PM 11h00 Metz 7:55 AM Annecy $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:55 PM 11h00 Metz 8:55 AM Annecy $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:00 AM 10h35 Metz 8:35 PM Annecy $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Annecy:
A bus is $110 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Annecy costing on average $185 (€155).
A bus is $367 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Annecy costing on average $442 (€371).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Annecy as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Annecy station.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Annecy by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Luxair, Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer to go to Annecy by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Annecy by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Luxair.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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