How to get from Lyon to Annecy
- 99 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 25m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 25m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Annecy. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 99 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
99 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €21Reading date not recorded | 2h 04m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 1h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€21Reading date not recorded2h 04m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 101h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Annecy: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Annecybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Annecy
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 20:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 06:30 | 20:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 6 | 09:00 | 22:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:30
- 07:05
- 07:30
- 11:05
- 12:05
- 12:10
- 13:10
- 14:40
- 15:40
- 17:40
- 19:05
- 20:05
- 20:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 09:00
- 12:45
- 16:45
- 18:00
- 18:35
- 22:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusLyon Saint-Exupéry-AnnecyBook →
SNCFLyon-RumillyBook →Airport shuttle busRumilly-Annecy Meythet airportBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Annecy works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Annecy, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Annecy: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Annecy?
The most useful route takes about 1h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Annecy?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:30 and the last at 20:45, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Annecy?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 06:30 and 20:45.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Annecy leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Annecy from Lyon?
About 99 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Annecy cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €7. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Annecy?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Lyon to Annecy without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Annecy?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026