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Compare train and bus for Valence to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valence to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Valence to Annecy:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Annecy costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 0m 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 Valence to Annecy
How to get from Valence to Annecy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valence to Annecy is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
507933:10 PM3h40Valence, Gare Routière6:50 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 507933:10 PM3h40Valence, Gare Routière6:50 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 96614+
69411:54 PM2h39Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud4:33 PMAnnecy station$541One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 1757412:25 PM2h50Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud3:15 PMAnnecy station$491One-way0 transfers
- 175824:25 PM2h50Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud7:15 PMAnnecy station$491One-way0 transfers
- 1757010:25 AM2h50Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud1:15 PMAnnecy station$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM5h00Valence, Gare Routière5:55 AMAnnecy, Gare Routière$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:25 AM3h30Valence, Gare Routière1:55 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$301One-way0 transfers
- 5866 · 5022512:55 PM4h45Valence, Gare Routière5:40 PMAnnecy, Gare Routière$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Annecy:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Annecy costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valence and Annecy as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Valence Ville and arrive in Annecy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Valence, Gare Routière and arrive in Annecy, Gare Routière.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Annecy by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Citéa, SNCF Bus, Cars Région Drôme, REGION - cars Région Express to go to Annecy by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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