- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and vast collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed entry is strongly advised.
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Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
3h 55m
Average duration
4h 10m
Trains per day
2
Distance
431 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annecy station to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 269 miles (434 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Annecy station to Paris:
A bus is $66 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy station to Paris costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $137 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy station to Paris costing on average $177 (€146).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
The journey is about 1h 26m faster (3h 58m by train vs 5h 24m by car) and roughly $76 (€63) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($106 (€87) vs $182 (€150)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 Paris trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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17540 · 17964+ 6634 | On time 6:43 PM Annecy station | 4h25 | 11:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
6986 | On time 7:19 PM Annecy station | 3h55 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
17506+ 6250 | 5:43 AM Annecy station | 5h21 | 11:04 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17942+ 6612 | 6:53 AM Annecy station | 5h15 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17942 · 96605+ 9764 | 6:53 AM Annecy station | 4h51 | 11:44 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
17512 · 17944+ 6612 | 7:43 AM Annecy station | 4h25 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
6964 | 9:23 AM Annecy station | 3h53 | 1:16 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17946+ 6618 | 9:53 AM Annecy station | 5h07 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17952+ 6620 | 11:53 AM Annecy station | 4h15 | 4:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
6972 | 12:29 PM Annecy station | 4h17 | 4:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17524+ 6972 | 12:43 PM Annecy station | 4h03 | 4:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17530 · 18560+ 6696 | 2:43 PM Annecy station | 4h51 | 7:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
6978 | 3:29 PM Annecy station | 5h08 | 8:37 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
17958+ 6628 | 3:53 PM Annecy station | 4h15 | 8:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
17538+ 9706 | 5:43 PM Annecy station | 5h35 | 11:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Annecy station to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:29. The fastest train covers the 269 miles (434 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 269 miles (434 km) |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 6:29 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy station to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Annecy station to Paris trains use the Annecy to Paris Gare de Lyon station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare Montparnasse. Use this guide to compare Annecy station and Paris 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.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Brioche Dorée, Dalloyau, La Croissanterie
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. .
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes, OFF Paris Seine, Hotel Devillas.
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