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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 prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Annecy:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Annecy costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Annecy by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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