There are 8 ways to get from Ghent to Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecytrain Tgv
7h 20m€165–369Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus N779
12h 45m€65–120Drive 735.5 km
- Drive from Ghent to Annecycar 735.5 km
8h 55m€115–166Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
6h€74–243Train
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
7h 24m€247–455Train, bus
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Dijonbus
- Take the bus from Dijon to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
15h 37m€78–172Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 28m€101–291Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
7h 24m€127–340
Ghent to Annecy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Annecy is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Annecy is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h and costs €70 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Annecy via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Annecy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Ghent and Annecy is 937 km. The road distance is 735.5 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Annecy without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 20m and costs €160 - €370.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Ghent to Annecy, including transfers.
Ghent to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Annecy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Annecy is to train via Paris which takes 7h 20m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Annecy via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Annecy via Lille in around 12h 45m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–240
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Ghent to Annecy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Annecy is 736 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Ghent to Annecy.
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