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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Annecy is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Annecy is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Annecy?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Annecy via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Annecy?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Annecy via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Annecy?

The distance between Rotterdam and Annecy is 994 km. The road distance is 831.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Annecy without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Annecy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Annecy bus from?

Rotterdam to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Annecy train from?

Rotterdam to Annecy train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Annecy?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Annecy is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Annecy bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Annecy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Annecy train arrive?

Rotterdam to Annecy train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Annecy is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Rotterdam to Annecy.

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

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

Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 3178+ hotels available in Annecy.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Annecy by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Chambery Challes Les EauxThalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to AnnecyTer
7h 5m
€202–378
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert
6h 23m
€73–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportN760
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to AnnecyS766 / ...
16h 30m
€79–119
Drive 831.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Annecy831.2 km
9h 42m
€146–211
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbert
5h 42m
€82–267
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to ChambéryEurostar
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to AnnecyTer
7h 7m
€152–502
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Annecy
6h 21m
€106–312
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Annecy
7h 7m
€102–350

Rotterdam to Annecy by train

3Weekly Trains

7h 5mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 993.9 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Annecy, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Annecy via Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Annecy via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport in around 16h 30m.

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