There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Annecy by train (Eurostar, 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
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecytrain Tgv
9h 24m€302–497Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 52m€77–125Drive 760.3 km
- Drive from Essen to Annecycar 760.3 km
9h 1m€120–173Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
5h 42m€105–277Train, bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
10h 36m€189–451Bus via Mannheim
- Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, ZOBbus
- Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 51mFly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
5h 55m€107–273Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
6h 46m€172–383Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
8h 3m€116–320
Essen to Annecy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Annecy is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Annecy is to fly and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Annecy via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Essen and Annecy is 1180 km. The road distance is 760.3 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €300 - €500.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Essen to Annecy, including transfers.
Essen to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Annecy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Annecy is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €300 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 52m.
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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 13h 52m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–330
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–480
Flights from Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–500
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–240
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €200–330
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Essen to Annecy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Annecy is 760 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Essen to Annecy.
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