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

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There are 11 ways to get from Guildford to Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecytrain train Tgv
    9h 35m
    €287–482

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 36m
    €77–284

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 29m
    €90–173

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Annecycar car
    10h 1m
    €282–353

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    6h 23m
    €85–277

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus bus
    21h 30m
    €82–145

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Annecycar car
    11h 3m
    €156–270

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    6h 14m
    €81–237

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 49m
    €96–304

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    4. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus bus
    7h 29m
    €103–288

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Chambéry Aix-Les-Bains Airport

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chambéry Aix-Les-Bains Airport (CMF)plane plane LGW - CMF
    6h 25m
    €90–261

Guildford to Annecy by train, subway, and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,079.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Annecy, France?

You can take a train from Guildford to Annecy via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Annecy via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 21h 30m.

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