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Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from ancient civilizations to European masters.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon without transferring at least once.
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9764Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon 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 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $163 (€131).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (3h 54m by train vs 5h 5m by car) and roughly $55 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($114 (€92) vs $169 (€136)). 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 Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6696+ 34512+ 96570 | Delayed 3:38 PM 2:50 PMAnnemasse station | 4h44 | 7:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
9776+ 884672 | Delayed 3:02 PM 4:05 PMAnnemasse station | 3h37 | 7:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
884676+ 9780 | On time 6:05 PM Annemasse station | 3h37 | 9:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
884682+ 9784 | 8:05 PM Annemasse station | 3h37 | 11:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
884700 · 96550+ 6692 | 5:05 AM Annemasse station | 4h25 | 9:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
884650+ 9760 | 6:05 AM Annemasse station | 3h37 | 9:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
884656+ 9764 | 8:05 AM Annemasse station | 3h37 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
884558 · 96558+ 6616 | 9:06 AM Annemasse station | 4h24 | 1:30 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
884662+ 9770 | 12:05 PM Annemasse station | 3h37 | 3:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
884668+ 9774 | 2:05 PM Annemasse station | 3h37 | 5:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
34512+ 96570+ 6696 | 2:50 PM Annemasse station | 4h44 | 7:34 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
884672+ 9776 | 4:05 PM Annemasse station | 3h37 | 7:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Annemasse station to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (413 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 7:05 PM |
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The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from ancient civilizations to European masters.
A landmark museum in a former railway station, best known for its outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Major modern and contemporary art museum with an iconic inside-out design and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
One of Paris’s most beautiful squares, lined with red-brick arcades and a classic stop for strolling in the Marais.
Historic district known for elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets that remain highly popular with visitors.
Classic Paris garden with tree-lined promenades, statues, chairs, and a refined Left Bank atmosphere.
Classic Parisian onion soup made with slow-cooked onions, rich broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese. It is a traditional bistro staple closely associated with Paris.
A quintessential French brasserie dish of grilled steak served with fries, often with pepper or béarnaise sauce. It is widely loved in Parisian dining culture.
A famous Paris café sandwich of bread, ham, and melted cheese, sometimes topped with béchamel. It is a classic quick meal found across Paris.
Popular bistro near the station with vintage décor, hearty French comfort food, and a warm neighborhood feel. Good for a casual but characterful meal.
Historic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon, famous for ornate Belle Époque interiors and classic French cuisine. Ideal for a memorable meal steps from the platforms.
Well-known traditional brasserie opposite Gare de Lyon, serving seafood, French classics, and generous platters in a lively Art Nouveau setting.
Paris is pricey for dining and hotels. Around Gare de Lyon, station cafés and restaurants often cost more than outer neighborhoods.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change for café table service is fine.
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