The cheapest and fastest buses from Annecy to Lyon
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Annecy to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Lyon will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 26 buses that leave Annecy for Lyon on Mon, Nov 24, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Annecy to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 100 km
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Annecy to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Lyon buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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80012 | 6:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h05 | 8:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
33618 | 7:00 AM Annecy station | 1h52 | 8:52 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h50 | 9:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7660 | 7:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h10 | 9:55 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h15 | 10:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50982 | 8:30 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h45 | 10:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 11:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h25 | 12:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
33626 | 11:00 AM Annecy station | 1h52 | 12:52 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 1:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
85000 | 12:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h00 | 2:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 2:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h50 | 2:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80098 | 1:20 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h45 | 3:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50984 | 3:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h50 | 5:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h15 | 5:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
80014 | 3:55 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h05 | 6:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h50 | 6:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
72403 | 5:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h25 | 7:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h00 | 7:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51660 | 6:15 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h45 | 8:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 3h30 | 9:55 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 2h00 | 8:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 1h40 | 10:25 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Annecy to Lyon
Buses from Annecy to Lyon run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 100 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 100 km |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 02:50 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus from Annecy to LyonYou can travel by bus between Annecy to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Annecy to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Annecy, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Annecy, Gare Routière and Annecy, Gare Routière. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your journey in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Annecy, Gare Routière, which is located around 0.3 miles (526 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Annecy to Lyon
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistro du Routier (0.2 km)
- La Table d'Annecy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4 Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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