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Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Nîmes to Annecy:
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Annecy costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Nîmes to Annecy
How to get from Nîmes to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nîmes to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31774:20 PM5h35Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)9:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
31774:20 PM5h35Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)9:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5500+
175802:27 PM3h48Nîmes station6:15 PMAnnecy station$1031One-way1 transfer
Other options
9864+
175823:21 PM3h54Nîmes station7:15 PMAnnecy station$981One-way1 transfer
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179966:28 PM4h33Nîmes station11:01 PMAnnecy station$1461One-way1 transfer
3187 · 766110:55 AM5h55Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)4:50 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$411One-way1 transfer
Normal4:20 PM5h35Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)9:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM6h25Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)4:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Annecy:
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Annecy costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Annecy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Trains mostly depart from Nîmes station and arrive in Annecy station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Annecy by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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