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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Annecy is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Annecy is to fly and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Annecy?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Annecy via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Annecy?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Annecy via Brussel-Zuid and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Essen to Annecy?

The distance between Essen and Annecy is 1159 km. The road distance is 760.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Essen to Annecy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Annecy bus from?

Essen to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Annecy train from?

Essen to Annecy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Annecy?

The best way to get from Essen to Annecy is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €180 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Essen to Annecy bus arrive?

Essen to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Essen to Annecy train arrive?

Essen to Annecy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Essen to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Annecy is 760 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Essen to Annecy.

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

Book your Essen to Annecy train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Annecy?

Book your Essen to Annecy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 3161+ hotels available in Annecy.

Essen to Annecy - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Chambéry
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to AnnecyTer
9h 34m
€180–597
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to LyonFlixBus N710
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Annecy766 / ...
14h 11m
€64–132
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Süd S to Köln Messe/Deutz BfS6
2. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Basel SbbNj
3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecy
14h 34m
€108–315
Drive 760.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Annecy760.4 km
8h 56m
€116–168
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBB43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Genève-AéroportIc1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert272
10h 51m
€146–325
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUS - GVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert
5h 45m
€102–284
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert
6h 46m
€137–334
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
4. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert
8h 10m
€110–345

Essen to Annecy by train

2Weekly Trains

9h 34mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,158.8 km
Duration: 9h 34m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Annecy via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Annecy via Lyon in around 14h 11m.

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