There are 7 ways to get from Como to Annecy by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, 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- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
6h 11m€64–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
7h 37m€27–54Drive 353.4 km
- Drive from Como to Annecycar 353.4 km
3h 51m€57–82Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
6h 30m€169–433Train, bus
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
9h 1m€83–191Train, bus via Lausanne
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
- Take the train from Lausanne to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
9h 39m€141–249Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 6m€74–214
Como to Annecy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Annecy is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Annecy is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Milan and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Como and Annecy is 438 km. The road distance is 353.4 km.
The best way to get from Como to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Como to Annecy, including transfers.
Como to Annecy bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.
Como to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Annecy is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Annecy - Bus Station via Milan Malpensa Airport T1, Milan, and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 7h 37m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Lancy-Pont-Rouge
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flibco
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Annecy bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport T1 station.
Como to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Annecy is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Como to Annecy.
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