Rome2Rio

How to get fromEssen to Annecyby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car or plane

Find Transport to Annecy

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecytrain train Tgv
    9h 23m
    €141–402

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N710
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Annecybus bus 766 / ...
    14h 25m
    €57–90

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus bus
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    4. Take the train from Renens VD to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus bus 272
    14h 17m

  4. Drive 760.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Annecycar car 760.4 km
    9h 1m
    €115–166

  5. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUS - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    6h 13m
    €97–254

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    3. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain train
    4. Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain train Ter
    11h 5m
    €126–262

  7. Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane DUS - LYS
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 21m
    €86–281

  8. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane FRA - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    7h 12m
    €137–343

  9. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane AMS - GVA
    4. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    8h 43m
    €110–340

Essen to Annecy by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Annecy, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Annecy via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Annecy via Lyon in around 14h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Essen

Trips to Annecy

Popular routes