- Must visit
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
$165
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
7 h 18 m
Average duration
7 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
604 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes 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 to Annecy station will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $165.
Of the 3 trains that leave Nantes for Annecy station on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 604 km distance in an average of 7 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 18 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 7 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 Nantes to Annecy station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Annecy station:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Annecy station costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Annecy station costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Annecy station take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
The journey is about 1h 48m faster (5h 52m by train vs 7h 40m by car) and roughly $112 (€92) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($139 (€114) vs $251 (€205)). 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 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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![]() | 7:04 AM Nantes | 7h29 | 2:33 PM Annecy station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Nantes | 7h32 | 8:36 PM Annecy station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:04 PM Nantes | 7h18 | 10:22 PM Annecy station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Nantes to Annecy station run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 16:04. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (604 km) distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 375 miles (604 km) |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 4:04 PM |
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated, but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up.
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