What is the travel distance from Zürich to Annecy?

Zürich and Annecy are 154 miles (248 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Annecy?

The majority of buses traveling from Zürich to Annecy start their journey at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and wind up at Gare routière d'Annecy. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Annecy?

Once in Annecy, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Le Pâquier, Annecy Castle, Basilica of the Visitation, Lovers' Bridge and Lake Festival.

Bus Zürich to Annecy from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Annecy on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	5h 30m	11:35am	Gare routière d'Annecy	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	13h 20m	9:45am	Gare routière d'Annecy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:28 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Annecy

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Annecy. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

154 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $166	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $37	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Annecy?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Annecy

A - Gare routière d'Annecy

B - Annecy - Avenue du Rhône

C - Gare routière d'Annecy - Quai Sud

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Annecy by bus

What is the travel distance from Zürich to Annecy?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Annecy?
What are the best sights and things to do in Annecy?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$33

11/18

$20

Today

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11/20

$20

11/21

$71

11/22

$20

11/23

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11/24

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Annecy was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Annecy, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $71 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Annecy based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-20.