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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Annecy is to bus via Lyon which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Annecy is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Annecy?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Annecy?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Annecy via Arras and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Lens to Annecy?

The distance between Lens and Annecy is 763 km. The road distance is 685.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Lens to Annecy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Annecy bus from?

Lens to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Annecy train from?

Lens to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Annecy?

The best way to get from Lens to Annecy is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Lens to Annecy bus arrive?

Lens to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Lens to Annecy train arrive?

Lens to Annecy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Lens to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Annecy is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Lens to Annecy.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 3228+ hotels available in Annecy.

Lens to Annecy - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lens to Annecy by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Arras to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
6h 50m
€140–247
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 50m
€51–94
Drive 685.5 km
1. Drive from Lens to Annecycar 685.5 km
7h 3m
€108–156
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
7h 12m
€76–235
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Annecytrain Tgv
7h 16m
€142–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus N779
12h 38m
€56–109
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 44m
€122–314
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 52m
€122–299
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 56m
€95–299
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
8h 19m
€101–300
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
6h 30m
€80–299

Lens to Annecy by train

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Distance: 763.1 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Annecy, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Annecy via Arras and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Annecy - Bus Station via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 11h 50m.

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