The average train between Annecy and Zurich takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Annecy to Zurich. 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 hourly between Annecy and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Annecy is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Annecy station and arriving at Zurich station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Annecy to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Annecy to Zurich train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Annecy and Zurich is 246 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Annecy to Zürich HB via Genève in around 5h 2m.