How to get from Annecy to Lyon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Annecy to Lyon by price and travel time.
- 99 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 20m
- 15 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 20m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Annecy to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 20m 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €5, on Tue, Oct 13.
99 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €24Reading date not recorded | 3h 08m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€24Reading date not recorded3h 08m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Annecy to Lyon: 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.
- 1Annecy → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·1h 20m
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 Annecy to Lyon
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:05 and the last at 21:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 07:05 | 21:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | 09:45 | 21:15 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:05
- 08:05
- 08:20
- 09:05
- 09:20
- 09:25
- 10:25
- 11:25
- 12:25
- 14:05
- 14:35
- 15:35
- 16:35
- 19:25
- 21:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 09:45
- 10:45
- 15:15
- 16:20
- 18:55
- 20:25
- 21:15
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Annecy to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Annecy to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Annecy to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 1h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Annecy to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:05 and the last at 21:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Annecy to Lyon?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 07:05 and 21:40.
How far is Lyon from Annecy?
About 99 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Annecy to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €6 to €9. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Annecy to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
Can you get from Annecy to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Annecy to Lyon?
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.
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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026