The average train between Besançon and Lac d'Annecy takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Lac d'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 Lac d'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 Lac d'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 Lac d'Annecy. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Lac d'Annecy station via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Besançon to Lac d'Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Lac d'Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Book your Besançon to Lac d'Annecy train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Lac d'Annecy is 155.8 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.