The average train between Besançon and Annecy takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Annecy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Besançon and Annecy. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Annecy at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Annecy station via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Besançon to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Book your Besançon to Annecy train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Annecy is 149.2 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Annecy via Amberieu En Bugey in around 4h 43m.