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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nice to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $112 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Annecy:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Annecy costing on average $112 (€91).
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Annecy costing on average $141 (€114).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Annecy
How to get from Nice to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4731 · 508474:10 AM11h30Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)3:40 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4731 · 508474:10 AM11h30Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)3:40 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DS13948:20 AM0h55Nice Cote d'Azur Airport9:15 AMGeneva International Airport$831One-way0 transfers
Other options
17702 · 17582+
61749:58 AM9h17Nice-Ville7:15 PMAnnecy station$1441One-way2 transfers
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69377:00 PM18h38Nice-Ville1:38 PMAnnecy station$4291One-way1 transfer
51047 · 17265:15 AM12h25Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)5:40 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$801One-way1 transfer
4704 · 510406:30 PM12h40Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)7:10 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM12h20Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:40 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$891One-way1 transfer
DS14029:55 PM1h05Nice Cote d'Azur Airport11:00 PMGeneva International Airport$921One-way0 transfers
DS13961:15 PM1h00Nice Cote d'Azur Airport2:15 PMGeneva International Airport$991One-way0 transfers
DS140411:35 AM1h00Nice Cote d'Azur Airport12:35 PMGeneva International Airport$991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Annecy:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Annecy costing on average $112 (€91).
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Annecy costing on average $141 (€114).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Annecy as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Vueling, Air France to go to Annecy by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Annecy by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss, Air France.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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