There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Annecy by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 46m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 6h 29m
6 alternative options
Bus • 7h 20m
Bus via Lyon • 8h 29m
Drive • 5h 10m
Train to Paris Orly, fly to Geneva • 5h 37m
Paris to Annecy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €36 - €37 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Annecy is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €90 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Annecy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Annecy. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Paris and Annecy is 575 km. The road distance is 556.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €90 - €160.
The train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Annecy takes 3h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Annecy train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Annecy is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 5h 41m.
- Distance: 575.2 km
- Duration: 3h 46m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Annecy, France?
SNCF Bus operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Annecy hourly, and the journey takes 3h 46m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Annecy once daily. Tickets cost €45 - €65 and the journey takes 7h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €350
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €350
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €350
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €130
- 1st Class
- €120 - €160
The Réseau Express Régional (RER) has 5 lines that connect central Paris to the city suburbs, including notable destinations such as Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versailles. The RER is also a great option for getting around the city centre as it operates like an express subway train (like the Paris metro, but with fewer stops). If you’re travelling solely within central Paris Zone 1, you can use a Paris Metro ticket. If you’re travelling beyond Zone 1, you’ll need to purchase a Billet Ile-de-France. Children under 4 travel free on the RER.
Contact Details
Train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Gare d'Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- https://www.ratp.fr/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lyon - Perrache Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus station to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €36 - €37
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.
Paris to Annecy train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Annecy is 556 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Paris to Annecy.
Book your Paris to Annecy train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Annecy bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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