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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Annecy is to bus via Chamonix which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Annecy is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Annecy?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Milan and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Annecy?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Lugano to Annecy?

The distance between Lugano and Annecy is 467 km. The road distance is 345.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €75 - €170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Annecy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Annecy train from?

Lugano to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Annecy?

The best way to get from Lugano to Annecy is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Chamonix, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Lugano to Annecy bus arrive?

Lugano to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Lugano to Annecy train arrive?

Lugano to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Annecy is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Lugano to Annecy.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Annecy?

Book your Lugano to Annecy train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Annecy?

Book your Lugano to Annecy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 3341+ hotels available in Annecy.

Lugano to Annecy - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano 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
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
7h 4m
€76–168
Bus via Chamonix
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
3. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
8h 14m
€26–50
Drive 345.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Annecycar 345.1 km
4h 35m
€60–87
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
5h 47m
€185–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 15m
€29–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
8h 35m
€82–337
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 40m
€69–224
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
5h 20m
€83–237

Lugano to Annecy by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467.3 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Annecy - Bus Station via Milan and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 8h 14m.

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