Rome2Rio

Annecy to Essen trains

Find Transport to Essen

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Annecy and Essen takes 13h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Annecy to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 10m
Duration
1,187 km
Distance
€402
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Annecy to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Annecy and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Annecy is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 13h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h 21m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express11h 26m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express10h 19m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h 21m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h 21m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h 21m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarNational Express9h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Annecy to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Annecy to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,186.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Annecy to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h 14m.

Operators