There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Saignon by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 6h 39m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 5m
3 alternative options
Train, bus • 7h 54m
Bus via Grenoble • 9h 31m
Drive • 3h 46m
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Annecy to Saignon is to bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 9h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Saignon is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Saignon. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Centre Saignon via Le Lac, Limbert/Voie d'Insertion Avignon and Gare Routière Apt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Annecy and Saignon is 234 km. The road distance is 385.3 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Saignon without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €180 - €330.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Annecy to Saignon, including transfers.
Annecy to Saignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Saignon is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €180 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 9h 5m.
Annecy to Saignon bus services, operated by Zou! BdR & Vaucluse, arrive at Gare Routière Apt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Saignon is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Annecy to Saignon.
- Distance: 234 km
- Duration: 6h 39m
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Saignon, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Saignon via Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon TGV, Avignon Tgv, Avignon Centre, and Cavaillon in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy to Saignon via Le Lac, Limbert/Voie d'Insertion Avignon, and Gare Routière Apt in around 9h 5m.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €22
- Rail 1st Class
- €24 - €35
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Avignon Centre to Cavaillon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
- Rail 1st Class
- €13 - €20
Train from Annecy to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €80
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +33 4 32 76 00 40
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from République Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
Bus from Limbert/Voie d'Insertion Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
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- Phone
- +33 4 91 57 50 57
- webpresse@maregionsud.fr
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Avignon - Gare Routière PEM to Apt - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Zou! LER
Bus from Grenoble - Gare Routière to Malijai - RN 85
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Zou! LER
Bus from Malijai - RD4 to Apt - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Zou! LER
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Annecy to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Annecy to Avignon - Le Pontet
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Annecy to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Blablabus
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