The average train between Cardiff and Annecy takes 11h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Annecy. 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Annecy. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Annecy at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Annecy station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
Cardiff to Annecy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Annecy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Annecy station.
Book your Cardiff to Annecy train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Annecy is 920.8 km. The road distance is 1,264 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Annecy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 30m.