There are 5 ways to get from Genève, Rieu to Annecy by bus, train, car, tram, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 25 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Genève, Rieu to Genève, Mont-Blanc25
- Take the bus from Geneva to AnnecyN504 / ...
1h 46m€15–37Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Annecy41.9 km
1h 12m€2–3Train
- Take the train from Annemasse to AnnecyTer
2h 6m€24–32Drive 40 km
- Drive from Genève, Rieu to Annecy40 km
32 min€7–11Line 12 tram, bus
- Take the tram from Genève, Amandolier to Lancy-Bachet, gare12
- Take the bus from GENEVE SUISSE Lancy Bachet Gare to ANNECY Galbert272
2h 27m€14–28
Genève, Rieu to Annecy by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genève, Rieu to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €2 - €3 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Genève, Rieu to Annecy is to drive which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Genève, Rieu to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Genève, Rieu and arriving at Annecy via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Genève, Rieu to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Genève-Eaux-Vives and arriving at Annecy via Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Genève, Rieu and Annecy is 45 km. The road distance is 40 km.
The best way to get from Genève, Rieu to Annecy without a car is to line 25 bus and bus which takes 1h 46m and costs €14 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Genève, Rieu to Annecy, including transfers.
Genève, Rieu to Annecy bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève, Rieu station.
Genève, Rieu to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Genève, Rieu to Annecy is to line 25 bus and bus which takes 1h 46m and costs €14 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Genève, Rieu, Switzerland and Annecy, France?
You can take a bus from Genève, Rieu to Annecy via Genève, Mont-Blanc and Geneva in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Annemasse to Annecy hourly. Tickets cost €14 and the journey takes 57 min.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annemasse to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Tram from Genève, Amandolier to Lancy-Bachet, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €8–11
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €13–19
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Bus from Genève, Rieu to Genève, Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €13–18
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from GENEVE SUISSE Lancy Bachet Gare to ANNECY Galbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Genève, Rieu to Annecy bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Genève, Mont-Blanc station.
Genève, Rieu to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genève, Rieu to Annecy is 40 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Genève, Rieu to Annecy.
There are 88+ hotels available in Annecy.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genève, Rieu and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























