The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Annecy
Cheapest price
€104
Average price
€137
Fastest journey
7 h 27 m
Average duration
7 h 57 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Annecy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Annecy will cost around €137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €104.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Annecy without transferring at least once.
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17702 · 17582Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Nice to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 261 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€111 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nice to Annecy train times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Annecy trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5772+ 6937 | On time 6:00 PM Nice-Ville | 18h29 | 12:29 PM Annecy station | 1 transfer | |
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17472+ 9866+ 17982 | On time 7:33 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 7h34 | 3:07 PM Annecy station | 2 transfers | |
6174+ 17702 · 17582 | On time 8:59 AM Nice-Ville | 9h16 | 6:15 PM Annecy station | 2 transfers | |
17480+ 9896+ 17584 | On time 11:33 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 7h42 | 7:15 PM Annecy station | 2 transfers | |
17482+ 9882+ 17994 | On time 12:33 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 7h27 | 8:00 PM Annecy station | 2 transfers | |
6866+ 17996 | On time 2:12 PM Nice-Ville | 7h46 | 9:58 PM Annecy station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice to Annecy
Trains from Nice to Annecy run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €53 but you can travel from only €30 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 261 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 9h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 20m |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 19:13 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités de nuit from Nice to Annecy trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités de nuit trains will get you between Nice and Annecy from €30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nice to Annecy
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Annecy by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Annecy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Nice, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Nice-Ville, Nice Saint-Augustin and Nice-Riquier. When arriving in Annecy, you can end your route in train stations like Annecy and Annecy.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Nice-Ville, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Annecy, located 0.4 miles (567 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nice to Annecy
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- Agora
- PAUL
- Sushi Side
- Factory Donuts
- Deli & Cia
- Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
- Hotel Trocadero
- Ibis Nice Centre Gare
- Hotel Belle Meuniere
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Located in the station main hall.
- Bus lines: Ligne d'Azur
- Tram lines: 1
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, TER PACA 3, TER PACA 4, TER PACA 5, TER PACA 6, Russian Railways
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several public parking options.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- 118 places, 50 covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two main platforms for regional trains.
- Tramway: Line 2, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Nice Central Station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Le Millésime
- La Roustide
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Apogia Nice
- Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port
- 200 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tramway: Line 1 nearby
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available nearby, but details are not specified.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Line 603
- Tramway: Line T1
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Avenue de Chevêne.
- Restaurant Le Freti
- L'Etage
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre
- Best Western Hotel International Annecy
- Hotel des Alpes
- Located in the main hall
- 250 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional TER trains
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