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

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There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, train, plane, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain 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
    9h 42m
    €288–520

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    7h 14m
    €97–281

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    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
    21h 21m
    €103–204

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Annecycar car
    13h 33m
    €146–372

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    7h 21m
    €106–323

  6. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus bus
    21h 55m
    €111–204

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Annecycar car
    11h 5m
    €290–364

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain 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
    7h 34m
    €119–333

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 22m
    €105–291

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    8h 31m
    €123–285

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    4. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    7h 56m
    €134–327

Portsmouth to Annecy by train, subway, and foot

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Annecy via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Portsmouth to Annecy - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 21m.

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