What is the cheapest way to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Lake Lucerne station. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Brunnen, See/Schiffstation via Zurich and Brunnen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Annecy to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Annecy and Lake Lucerne is 337 km. The road distance is 279.1 km.

How do I travel from Annecy to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.

How long does it take to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Lake Lucerne bus from?

Annecy to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Annecy to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Annecy to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Lake Lucerne is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Annecy to Lake Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 561+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

Annecy to Lake Lucerne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Annecy to AnnemasseTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LuzernIr15 / ...
5h 18m
CHF 61–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Zurich Bus StationFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Brunnen, BahnhofSenise
7h 52m
CHF 33–63
Drive 279.1 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Luthern279.1 km
3h 33m
CHF 45–65
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Luzern
5h 10m
CHF 93–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galbert to Aéroport272
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to LuzernIr15 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 59–103

Annecy to Lake Lucerne by train and bus

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Annecy to Lake Lucerne.

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Distance: 337.3 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Annecy to Luzern, Kantonalbank via Annemasse, Genève, Luzern, and Luzern, Bundesplatz in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy to Brunnen, See/Schiffstation via Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, and Brunnen, Bahnhof in around 7h 52m.

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