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Palais de l’Île
Iconic medieval monument and local history museum set on an island in the Thiou Canal. One of Annecy’s most photographed sights and a strong first stop for understanding the old town.
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$270
Fastest journey
6 h 49 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
604 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes station to Annecy station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes station to Annecy station will cost around $270 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
It's difficult to get from Nantes station to Annecy station without transferring at least once.
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8900 · 6937Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes station to Annecy station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes station to Annecy station:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes station to Annecy station costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes station to Annecy station costing on average $144 (€118).
Other travel options to Annecy station take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
The journey is about 42m faster (6h 25m by train vs 7h 7m by car) and roughly $107 (€88) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($144 (€118) vs $251 (€206)). 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 Nantes station to Annecy station trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5300+ 33621 | 4:56 AM Nantes station | 7h03 | 11:59 AM Annecy station | 1 transfer | |
8900 · 6937 | 6:04 AM Nantes station | 7h25 | 1:29 PM Annecy station | 1 transfer | |
8864 · 6613+ 17982 | 8:08 AM Nantes station | 7h59 | 4:07 PM Annecy station | 2 transfers | |
8814 · 6949 | 2:04 PM Nantes station | 7h32 | 9:36 PM Annecy station | 1 transfer | |
8814 · 6687+ 17994 | 2:04 PM Nantes station | 6h56 | 9:00 PM Annecy station | 2 transfers | |
12472 · 6951 | 3:04 PM Nantes station | 7h28 | 10:32 PM Annecy station | 1 transfer | |
5320+ 18531+ 33319 | 5:04 PM Nantes station | 7h18 | 12:22 AM Annecy station | 2 transfers | |
8816 · 6953 | 5:40 PM Nantes station | 6h49 | 12:29 AM Annecy station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nantes station to Annecy station run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€70) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 17:18. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (604 km) distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 375 miles (604 km) |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€70) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 2:50 AM |
Last train 5:18 PM |
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