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 €55 - €120 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 7m and costs €100 - €250.

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 19m.

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 via Paris which takes 9h 19m and costs €290 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 via Paris which takes 9h 19m and costs €290 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 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 5m 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 744+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Annecy to Essen by bus, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), car, or 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 Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
5h 7m
€101–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyonbus 766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
14h 30m
€59–111
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Annecy to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
9h 19m
€291–490
Drive 759.7 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Essencar 759.7 km
9h 5m
€119–171
Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 37m
€173–390
Train
1. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
11h 11m
€187–493
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
15h 53m
€99–210

Annecy to Essen by train

14Weekly Trains

9h 19mAverage Duration

€291Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.8 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy to Essen central train station via Lyon in around 14h 30m.

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