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

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Rotterdam is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Annecy to Rotterdam?

The distance between Annecy and Rotterdam is 1023 km. The road distance is 821.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Annecy to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h and costs €260 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Annecy to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Rotterdam bus from?

Annecy to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Rotterdam train from?

Annecy to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Aix Les Bains Le Revard station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Annecy to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 8h and costs €260 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h.

Where does the Annecy to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Annecy to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop station.

Where does the Annecy to Rotterdam train arrive?

Annecy to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Rotterdam is 821 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Annecy to Rotterdam.

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

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Annecy to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Annecy to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Annecy to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
8h
€262–429
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N760
16h
€74–127
Drive 821.2 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Rotterdamcar 821.2 km
9h 52m
€146–211
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 22m
€103–273
Train
1. Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 40m
€214–378
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Dijonbus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
16h 36m
€81–157
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 27m
€114–290
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 44m
€89–250
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 59m
€110–297

Annecy to Rotterdam by train and bus

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Distance: 1,022.9 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Annecy to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport in around 16h.

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