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How to get fromPenzance to Annecyby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Penzance to Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecytrain train Tgv
    13h 13m
    €425–704

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 55m
    €116–201

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Annecycar car
    14h 28m
    €358–462

  4. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane NQY - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 44m
    €134–381

  5. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus bus
    30h 20m
    €132–209

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penzance to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Annecycar car
    15h 30m
    €253–419

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane EXT - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 51m
    €180–390

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    4. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 55m
    €160–374

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 18m
    €238–570

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    4. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 22m
    €213–508

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 12m
    €248–596

  12. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    4. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 11m
    €213–484

Penzance to Annecy by train and subway

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,518.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 13m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Annecy, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Annecy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 26h 55m.

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