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

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Lens is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Lens is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Lens. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Annecy to Lens?

The distance between Annecy and Lens is 777 km. The road distance is 684.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Annecy to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Annecy to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Lens bus from?

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

Train or bus from Annecy to Lens?

The best way to get from Annecy to Lens is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Annecy to Lens bus arrive?

Annecy to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Lens is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Annecy to Lens.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Lens.

Annecy to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Annecy to Lens by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Annecy to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 35m
€162–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lillebus N779
12h 40m
€61–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
10h 35m
€85–146
Drive 684.8 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Lenscar 684.8 km
7h 2m
€106–153
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 58m
€145–375
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 45m
€92–259
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 3m
€139–338
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
6h 37m
€96–268
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h
€113–306
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain
7h 31m
€118–324

Annecy to Lens by train and bus (TGV)

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6h 35mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 776.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Annecy to Lens via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Lille 6 times a week. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h.

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