Once you arrive in Annecy, to reach your accommodation, to visit the city, to do sports, or to go swimming in the lake, you will need to get around. There are many means of transport available to you.
Walking
Annecy is a city where the historic center and the shores of the lake are very well visited on foot. Apart from visiting the Château d’Annecy, the municipal territory is flat, making walking easy and enjoyable. It is also the best way to get around during the peak tourist season.
Signage in the streets of Annecy indicates to pedestrians the walking time to get from one point to another. If you need to ask for directions, we offer a small guide to Savoyard patois to learn some local expressions.
Cycling in Annecy
Bicycles are very practical in Annecy and its surroundings. More than 132 km of bike paths have been created, allowing you to use the bike lanes. Hundreds of bike racks are positioned throughout the area, allowing you to securely lock your bike on the sidewalk. You can also enjoy a nice cycling outing while tasting local products with The Cheese Route by bike near Annecy.
Renting a bike in Annecy
If you wish to rent a bike, the Grand Annecy community offers through the rental service Velonecy a fleet of 900 city bikes, as well as electric bikes and folding bikes. Prices range from 4 to 46 € per day depending on the models and periods. This public service is available at the multimodal hall of the Annecy train station, all year round from Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM and from 2 PM to 6:30 PM. Many bike rental shops allow you to explore the city at your own pace.
More information: Bike rental in Annecy
Important: bike thefts are very common in Annecy, be sure to always use a good quality lock.
Renting a mountain bike in Annecy
Many private bike rental shops exist in Annecy, for example to rent a mountain bike for a forest ride.
More information: Where to rent a mountain bike in Annecy?
The bus
During your vacation, you can forget your car and use the bus in Annecy. You will no longer need to search for a parking spot in the often full parking lots of Annecy during tourist periods.
The public transport network of the Annecy agglomeration is extensive, with significant coverage. Some lines called “Rythmo” guarantee a bus every 10 minutes. It extends across the greater Annecy basin and allows you to reach the small villages around Annecy.
This public network is called SIBRA, you will find on the official site: real-time routes and schedules based on your needs as well as the fares. The Sibra covers the Grand Annecy area: 207,500 inhabitants, 724 bus stops, 27 regular lines, 343 km of urban lines, and 128 km² of intercity lines.
Buses run from 5:30 AM to 9 PM and until 1 AM for evening lines. For major events (Lake Festival, Music Festival), special free lines are set up.
Buses and bus stops are accessible to people with reduced mobility (PMR). Additionally, the Handibus service, dedicated to PMR who cannot use buses, allows for daily travel on demand from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. File creation and reservation at 04.50.10.04.01. Since 2021, SIBRA has been experimenting with 100% electric buses that have a range of 120 to 200 km depending on weight, with slow charging done overnight. In a few years, the public transport network of the Annecy agglomeration is expected to be equipped with high service level buses and a tram line. The debate is still ongoing.
During the summer of 2022, the Sibra bus network will be free throughout the entire Annecy agglomeration.
Important: To use the buses in Annecy, you must obtain the Oùra card at the Sibra space at 21 rue de la Gare in Annecy. You will be advised on the offer that corresponds to your travel needs during your vacation. Paper tickets are no longer sold by bus drivers or by tobacconists. With this card, you can also go to Geneva with the Léman Express in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The bus lines of Annecy explained in video
Map of the bus lines of Annecy
This map allows you to visualize all the urban bus lines of the Annecy agglomeration with connections, complementary lines, and local lines.
Open the map of the bus lines of Annecy.
How to get to the beach by bus?
In summer, from June 29 to September 1, 2 free bus lines specifically serve the lake beaches with a frequency of one bus per hour between 10 AM and 8 PM.
- Left Bank of the lake (line 1): Annecy Bus Station – Marquisats – Sévrier – Saint-Jorioz – Duingt
- Right Bank of the lake (line 2): Annecy Bus Station – Albigny – Veyrier-du-Lac – Menthon-Saint-Bernard – Talloires-Montmin
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For more information: The beaches of Lake Annecy
Car sharing
A car-sharing service allows you to use a car on demand for a few hours or a few days. 15 stations are available in Annecy. Additionally, due to construction, lines 5 and 12 will be diverted on October 31, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM. Please check the SIBRA website for the latest updates on bus lines.
