What is the cheapest way to get from Annecy to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Annecy to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Essen central train station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Essen. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Annecy to Essen?

The distance between Annecy and Essen is 648 km. The road distance is 759.7 km.

How do I travel from Annecy to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Annecy to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €140 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Annecy to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Annecy to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Essen bus from?

Annecy to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Essen train from?

Annecy to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Essen?

The best way to get from Annecy to Essen is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Annecy to Essen bus arrive?

Annecy to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Annecy to Essen train arrive?

Annecy to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Essen is 760 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Annecy to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Annecy to Essen?

Book your Annecy to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Annecy to Essen?

Book your Annecy to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Annecy to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Annecy to Essen by bus, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), car, train, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
5h 9m
€103–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Essen central train stationFlixBus N710
14h 30m
€60–133
Train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
9h 20m
€146–358
Drive 759.7 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Essen759.7 km
9h
€116–167
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
6h 41m
€138–330
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galbert to Aéroport272
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to BernIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf43
11h 23m
€118–260
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Freiburg
2. Take the night train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln HbfNj
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
15h 2m
€77–395

Annecy to Essen by train

13Weekly Trains

9h 20mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.8 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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 and Paris Nord in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy to Essen central train station via Lyon in around 14h 30m.

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