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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 143 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Annecy:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Annecy costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Annecy from Saint-Étienne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Annecy is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Annecy are Geneva, Chambéry, Lyon, Aix-les-Bains and Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Annecy on Omio.
Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.
Chambéry is a historic Savoyard city with an elegant old town and a strong Alpine character. It is best known for the Fontaine des Éléphants, the Château des Ducs de Savoie and its links to the House of Savoy.
Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, now within Valserhône, is known for the riverside Pertes de la Valserine and its Jura setting. The town feels practical and quiet, with gorges, woodland walks and a cross-border character near Switzerland.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Annecy:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Annecy costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Annecy take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Annecy as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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