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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
$85
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de l'Est 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 Paris Gare de l'Est to Annecy station will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paris Gare de l'Est for Annecy station on Fri, Jun 19, 2 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 435 km distance in an average of 6 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 9 h 18 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 Paris Gare de l'Est to Annecy station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de l'Est to Annecy station:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de l'Est to Annecy station costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de l'Est to Annecy station costing on average $134 (€109).
Other travel options to Annecy station take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 29m faster (3h 48m by train vs 5h 17m by car) and roughly $75 (€62) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($109 (€89) vs $184 (€151)). 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 Paris Gare de l'Est 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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![]() | 11:43 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h18 | 9:01 PM Annecy station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h33 | 7:15 PM Annecy station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de l'Est to Annecy station run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€48) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 16:45. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€48) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 6:17 AM |
Last train 4:45 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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