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Compare train and bus for Saint-Étienne to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saint-Étienne to Annecy
Compare the available ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Annecy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Annecy:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Annecy costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 1h 54m 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 Saint-Étienne to Annecy
How to get from Saint-Étienne to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
76611:45 PM 3h05 Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière 4:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7661
1:45 PM 3h05 Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière 4:50 PM Annecy, Gare Routière €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6694+
3362712:12 PM 2h47 St-Étienne Châteaucreux 2:59 PM Annecy station €49 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 886849 · 17994
5:50 PM 3h10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux 9:00 PM Annecy station €43 1 One-way 1 transfer - 886825 · 17982
12:50 PM 3h17 St-Étienne Châteaucreux 4:07 PM Annecy station €43 1 One-way 1 transfer - 886817 · 17978
10:50 AM 3h17 St-Étienne Châteaucreux 2:07 PM Annecy station €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 2h50 Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF 8:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière €11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:55 AM 5h05 Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF 11:00 AM Annecy, Gare Routière €11 1 One-way 0 transfers - 886813+33621
8:50 AM 3h09 St-Étienne Châteaucreux 11:59 AM Annecy station €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Annecy:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Annecy costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Annecy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Annecy by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Annecy by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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