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

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Lens is to bus via Lyon which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 6h 10m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Lens. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Annecy to Lens?

The distance between Annecy and Lens is 775 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 via Paris which takes 6h 10m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Annecy to Lens?

The best way to get from Annecy to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 6h 10m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 11h 57m.

Where does the Annecy to Lens bus arrive?

Annecy to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Annecy to Lens train arrive?

Annecy to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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 train ticket from Annecy to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Annecy to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Annecy to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train via Paris (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 10m
€93–212
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lensbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 20m
€55–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lillebus N779
11h 57m
€58–114
Drive 684.8 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Lenscar 684.8 km
7h 2m
€104–150
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 Arrastrain
6h 12m
€116–324
Train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Arrastrain Tgv
7h 18m
€111–189
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 44m
€93–207
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 Arrastrain
7h 17m
€112–321
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
7h 59m
€117–300
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
€96–275
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 42m
€133–407

Annecy to Lens by train (TGV)

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6h 10mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 775.3 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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 and Paris Nord in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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