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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, while a flight costs an average of €663.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
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€82 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price | €663 Average price | €228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 59m Average total duration 15h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Annecy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Annecy:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Annecy costing on average €98.
A bus is €581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Annecy costing on average €663.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 15h 59m.
Tickets start at around €82 compared to roughly €228 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €147. The journey takes 15h 29m versus 9h 29m 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 Rotterdam to Annecy
How to get from Rotterdam to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:15 PM 21h15 Rotterdam 6:30 PM Annecy €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:15 PM 21h15 Rotterdam 6:30 PM Annecy €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:15 PM 19h20 Rotterdam 9:35 AM Annecy €70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:30 AM 20h10 Rotterdam 5:40 AM Annecy €83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Annecy:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Annecy costing on average €98.
A bus is €581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Annecy costing on average €663.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 15h 59m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Annecy as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Eurostar to go to Annecy by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Transavia France to go to Annecy by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Transavia France.
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