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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 $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Annecy:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Annecy costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- 17278:35 AM2h50Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière11:25 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 17278:35 AM2h50Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière11:25 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 17278:35 AM2h50Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière11:25 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
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333198:20 PM4h02St-Étienne Châteaucreux12:22 AMAnnecy station$391One-way2 transfers- 886855 · 179967:20 PM3h41St-Étienne Châteaucreux11:01 PMAnnecy station$521One-way1 transfer
- 886823 · 1798212:20 PM3h47St-Étienne Châteaucreux4:07 PMAnnecy station$521One-way1 transfer
- 76611:45 PM3h05Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière4:50 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 AM5h05Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF11:00 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$161One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM3h35Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF11:30 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Annecy:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Annecy costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 to go to Annecy by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Annecy by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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