The average train between Essen and Annecy takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Annecy. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Annecy at 2:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Annecy station via Köln Hbf station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
Essen to Annecy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Annecy station.
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The distance between Essen and Annecy is 620.3 km. The road distance is 761 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Annecy via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 15m.