Coming & Moving

Thônes enjoys a central location. Halfway between Annecy and the ski resorts of Le Grand-Bornand and La Clusaz, it is easily accessible. Thônes is just 30 minutes from Annecy TGV station and 1 hour from Geneva International Airport. Regular bus lines serve Thônes: 40 minutes from Annecy to Thônes and 20 to 30 minutes from Thônes to the Aravis ski resorts.

Coming to Thônes, several transport solutions to get there

By train with Annecy TGV station

30 minutes (20 km) from Thônes, you'll find the Annecy TGV train station. Whether you're coming from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, or Grenoble, the city of Annecy is well-connected.

An idea of ​​time to reach Annecy:

• Paris – Annecy: 3h45
• Marseille – Annecy: 4h00
• Grenoble – Annecy: 1h40
• Lyon – Annecy: 1h50

You are in Annecy … two options: take a taxi or take the bus to get to Thônes.

Taxi companies based in Thônes are at your service:

Otherwise you have the bus option:
Regional buses will take you to Thônes via the regular line Y62-Y63.

By plane from Geneva International Airport or Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport

Geneva airport is located less than 1 hour from Thônes, or 60 km.

The 272 Annecy – Geneva bus service allows you to easily access the city of Annecy from the airport and then come by bus to Thônes with the regular line Y62-63.

Line 272 Annecy-Geneva will now offer 17 round trips to or from the airport from Annecy.

Download the timetables for Line 272.

The Flixbus company also offers journeys from Geneva airport to Annecy.

Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport is 120 km from Annecy.

There are bus connections from Lyon Saint Exupéry to Annecy to facilitate your arrival at the destination of Thônes.

Eco-mobility: Coming without my car

Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint?

For cycle tourists: Thônes is accessible by bike for the more athletic!

• From Annecy: You can reach Thônes via Dingy-Saint-Clair or the Col de Bluffy (along the eastern shore of the lake). Please note that the main road (D909) is very busy; for your safety, we recommend using the designated routes and smaller departmental roads.

The Tourist Office has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label to guarantee you the best services upon your arrival!

New: Carsharing with Citiz!

Are you coming by train or bus? Travel with peace of mind: a first car-sharing vehicle is available to you in the city centre on the Place du Vieux Collège in Thônes.

• How does it work? Register and book 24/7 via the mobile app or website www.citiz.frUnlock the car with your smartphone, use it for your specific needs, and return it to its designated spot. Ideal for exploring the valley freely without the hassle of a personal vehicle!

Move around the territory

Line Y62-63 Annecy – Thônes

It takes 40 minutes to reach Annecy and Thônes by bus.

Download the timetables for line Y62-63

You can also reach Annecy – Thônes by road in just 30 minutes.
Two options: the road that runs along the edge of Lake Annecy, passing through Veyrier-du-Lac, Bluffy and Alex or the expressway passing through Annecy-le-Vieux and the university area.

Line Y62-63 Thônes – Le Grand-Bornand / La Clusaz

It takes between 15 and 30 minutes to reach the Aravis resorts from the Thônes bus station. This line serves Les Villards-sur-Thônes, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, Le Grand-Bornand and La Clusaz.

Download the timetables for line Y62-63

By car, the ski resorts of Grand-Bornand and La Clusaz are around 20 minutes from Thônes.

WINTER

The winter shuttles run between Thônes, Alex, Les Villards-sur-Thônes, Dingy-Saint-Clair, La Balme-de-Thuy, Les Clefs, Serraval, Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, Le Grand-Bornand, La Clusaz and Manigod.

Download the free "Aravis Bus" shuttle timetables – Winter 2025/2026

ÉTÉ

Shuttles are in place to travel between Thônes and the surrounding Cœur des Vallées villages, to allow you to travel more easily and without hindrance.

Share your journey with carpooling

For your travels in the valley or to go up to the resorts (La Clusaz, Le Grand-Bornand, Manigod), consider carpooling! It's economical, friendly and ecological.

• Use national and regional platforms such as Blablacar Daily ou Mov'ici (the free carpooling platform of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) to find drivers or offer your free seats on a daily basis.
• A number of carpooling locations exist in the existing car parks of the Communauté de Communes des Vallées de Thônes: Thuy et Morette, Voie Romaine-Dingy, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt ouest, Thônes sud scierie André, Serraval, rond-point du Reblochon.

The territory's charging stations for electric cars

3 charging stations are available in Thônes , more info on the Izivia website.

• Thônes Bus Station, 2 route des Aravis – Thônes: 1 terminal with 2 sockets.
• Mont parking lot, Mont road – Thônes: 1 terminal with 3 sockets.
• Carrefour Market Provencia Thônes: 1 terminal with 4 sockets.

One charging station with four sockets is available in Dingy-Saint-Clair , near the cemetery: more info

Bike rentals and active mobility

Want to leave your car in the parking lot during your vacation?

• Electric bikes (e-bikes) are available for rent at our partners.
• In summer as in winter, take advantage of our shuttle network Aravis Bus » to reach the starting points of hikes or ski slopes without worrying about parking!

Getting around Lake Annecy with the lake shuttles

This mode of transport will help you avoid long traffic jams in the summer. Available in summer, the lake shuttles connect different destinations around the lake:

• Annecy
• Veyrier-du-Lac
• Saint-Jorioz
• Talloires – Montmin

3 boat lines are available to allow you to easily reach the beaches around the lake:

• Line B1: Annecy – Veyrier-du-Lac – Saint-Jorioz
• Line B2: Annecy – Sevrier – Talloires – Montmin
• Line B3: Saint-Jorioz – Talloires – Montmin

Private lake taxi services are also available for quick and tailor-made trips. The price can be attractive for groups of 10 people.