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 10m.

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 11m and costs €85 - €230.

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 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs €85 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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.

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 11m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Annecy to Lens bus arrive?

Annecy to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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 6h 57m to drive from Annecy to Lens.

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

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How do I get a bus 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 LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
6h 11m
€86–223
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to LensBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 10m
€55–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy to LilleN779
11h 58m
€56–139
Drive 684.8 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Lens684.8 km
6h 57m
€104–151
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 12m
€118–335
Train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ArrasTgv
7h 19m
€114–170
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 44m
€83–204
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 17m
€119–342
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 59m
€112–317
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lens
7h 15m
€97–312
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)GVA - LIL
6h 37m
€86–261

Annecy to Lens by train (TGV)

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6h 11mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 775.3 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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