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 €45 - €100 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 bus and fly and train which takes 6h and costs €120 - €350.

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 which takes 6h 10m and costs €140 - €250.

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 which takes 6h 10m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 20m.

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

There are 10 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 (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
€146–242
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
€49–97
Drive 684.8 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Lenscar 684.8 km
7h 2m
€107–154
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
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
6h
€122–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lillebus N779
12h 30m
€58–100
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 43m
€81–227
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 5m
€127–325
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
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 58m
€101–261
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 Lenstrain
7h 12m
€107–302
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
€90–300

Annecy to Lens by train (TGV)

35Weekly Trains

6h 10mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest 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, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lens via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 12h 20m.

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