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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
€96
Average price
€132
Fastest journey
7 h 49 m
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy station to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy station to Barcelona will cost around €132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
Of the 3 trains that leave Annecy station for Barcelona on Mon, Aug 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 594 km distance in an average of 8 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 49 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 9 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annecy station to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €127.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€168 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Annecy station to Barcelona:
A bus is €19 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy station to Barcelona costing on average €61.
A bus is €126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy station to Barcelona costing on average €168.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
The journey is about 12m faster (7h 13m by train vs 7h 25m by car) and roughly €23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€168 vs €190). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Annecy station to Barcelona trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:43 AM Annecy station | 7h49 | 7:32 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:43 PM Annecy station | 7h49 | 8:32 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Annecy station to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €127 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:53, the last at 11:43. The fastest train covers the 369 miles (594 km) distance in 7h 49m.
Distance 369 miles (594 km) |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €127 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 49m |
First train 7:53 AM |
Last train 11:43 AM |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy station to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Annecy station to Barcelona trains use the Annecy to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Annecy station and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Annecy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Freti, L'Etage
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Annecy. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Annecy. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Annecy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Annecy: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Annecy: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre, Best Western Hotel International Annecy, Hotel des Alpes.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
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