There are 6 ways to get from Annecy to Épinal 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
best- Take the train from Annecy to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nancytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nancy to Epinaltrain Ter
7h 45m€192–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus
- Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Epinalbus
9h 40m€43–83Drive 315.7 km
- Drive from Annecy to Épinalcar 315.7 km
4h 36m€51–73Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
- Take the train from Entzheim Aeroport to Epinaltrain
6h 54m€132–346Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Delémonttrain
- Take the train from Delémont to Delletrain R1
- Take the train from Belfort to Epinaltrain Ter
9h 32m€109–173Bus, train
- Take the bus from Annecy to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N839
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Epinaltrain Ter
10h 22m€64–102
Annecy to Épinal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Épinal is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Épinal is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Epinal via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Epinal via Paris Gare De Lyon and Nancy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Annecy and Épinal is 977 km. The road distance is 315.7 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Épinal without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 45m and costs €190 - €290.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Annecy to Épinal, including transfers.
Annecy to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Épinal is to train via Paris which takes 7h 45m and costs €190 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Épinal, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Epinal via Paris Gare De Lyon and Nancy in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Epinal via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €650–1,700
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annecy to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nancy to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nancy to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Entzheim Aeroport to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Delémont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Delémont to Delle
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Annecy to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Épinal is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Annecy to Épinal.
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