What is the cheapest way to get from Annecy to Pilatus?

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Annecy to Pilatus?

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Pilatus is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Genève, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Annecy to Pilatus?

The distance between Annecy and Pilatus is 353 km. The road distance is 288.5 km.

How do I travel from Annecy to Pilatus without a car?

The best way to get from Annecy to Pilatus without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

How long does it take to get from Annecy to Pilatus?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Annecy to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Pilatus train from?

Annecy to Pilatus train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Pilatus?

The best way to get from Annecy to Pilatus is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 180 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Annecy to Pilatus train arrive?

Annecy to Pilatus train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Pilatus is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Annecy to Pilatus.

Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 620+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Annecy to Pilatus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Pilatus 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 Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
7h 4m
CHF 75–118
Drive 288.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Annecy to Pilatuscar 288.5 km
4h 17m
CHF 45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus
8h 8m
CHF 131–176
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 56m
CHF 107–273

Annecy to Pilatus by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 352.9 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Pilatus, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Annecy to Pilatus Kulm via Genève, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Pilatus via Geneva Bus Station, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Lucerne Landenbergstrasse in around 8h 8m.

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