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

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There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, plane, car train, or 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
    10h 7m
    €277–489

  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 16m
    €91–272

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange 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
    €93–174

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Annecycar car
    13h 33m
    €159–372

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

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    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 2m
    €92–316

  6. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus bus
    23h 36m
    €105–194

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Annecycar car
    11h 5m
    €289–364

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

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    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 15m
    €99–322

  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 24m
    €93–258

  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 32m
    €117–278

  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
    8h 2m
    €116–354

Portsmouth to Annecy by train, subway, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Annecy - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h.

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