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London to Annecy by train
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Cheapest Price US$110.50
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30 days in advance US$364.00
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7 days in advance US$368.50
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First train05:40
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Last train20:01
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey6hr 57m
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Distance774 kilometres
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Trains per day16
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Avg. journey time8hr 3m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Annecy by train
Want to know how to get from London to Annecy by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Annecy take around 6 hours and 57 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 774 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 20:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:18, with the last train leaving at around 20:01. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 16 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 44 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$110.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Annecy, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Annecy.
Is there a direct train from London to Annecy?
The journey between London and Annecy usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Annecy every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from London to Annecy?
The London to Annecy train travel takes about 6 hours and 57 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Annecy train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Annecy leaving London at around 05:40 and the last train leaving at around 20:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:18, with the final departure at 20:01.
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Eurostar & TGV
It is an easy journey by train from London to Annecy. On those days when there is a direct Eurostar from London to Lyon, it is possible to use that, changing at Lyon onto a regional express train to Annecy. The more common route, though, is via Paris and that’s the one we describe here. Time it well, and you’ll be able to take a direct TGV from Paris to Annecy. Some itineraries via Paris require an additional change of train at Lyon Part Dieu.
Your journey from London to Annecy starts with a Eurostar from London to Paris. In the French capital, you join a TGV which runs directly to Annecy. This second leg is much the longer of the two, but it’s an interesting journey with some great scenery on the approach to Annecy.
Alternatively, if you prefer an overnight journey, it is possible to take a night train from Paris to Annecy.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Annecy
About six to eight times each day, a high-speed TGV slips out of the Gare de Lyon in Paris for the direct run to Annecy. Most services make three intermediate stops on the 550-km journey. The route follows the Paris-Lyon high-speed line south-east from the capital through Burgundy before turning east and heading into the hills.
Trains then either run via Chambéry or via Bourg-en-Bresse. Opt for the latter if you can, as it includes a wonderful stretch as the train skirts the east shore of the Lac du Bourget to reach Aix-les-Bains. Sit on the right of the train for the best views.