The average train between Annecy and Essen takes 13h 43m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day 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 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 13h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Essen. However, there are services departing from Annecy station and arriving at Essen station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
Annecy to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Annecy to Essen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Annecy and Essen is 620.3 km. The road distance is 1,187 km.
You can take a train from Annecy to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 26m.