There are 6 ways to get from Varese 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 Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
7h 22m€65–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus N1524
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 49m€25–47Drive 313.3 km
- Drive from Varese to Annecycar 313.3 km
4h 3m€48–69Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- 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 1m€65–192Train, bus
- Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
- Take the train from Brig to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ir
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus 272
8h 28m€76–179Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
4h 52m€71–195
Varese to Annecy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Annecy is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Annecy is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Milan and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Varese Nord and arriving at Annecy via Saronno, Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Varese and Annecy is 441 km. The road distance is 313.3 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Varese to Annecy, including transfers.
Varese to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Varese to Annecy train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Varese to Annecy is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Varese Nord to Annecy via Saronno, Milano Centrale, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varese to Annecy - Bus Station via Malpensa Aeroporto T1, Milan, and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €330–750
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Gallarate to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Brig to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Gallarate to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Aéroport to Galbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Varese to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Varese to Annecy train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Annecy is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Varese to Annecy.
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