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Annecy to Paris Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

TGV INOUI runs from Gare d'Annecy to Paris Gare de Lyon, with several direct departures daily and calls including Aix-les-Bains-Le Revard and Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. Faster direct journeys take around 3 hours 45 minutes, while many departures take about 4 hours; stopping patterns and engineering work affect the timetable. First and Second Class are available, with a reserved seat included in each TGV ticket. One-way fares run from about EUR 25 to EUR 130 (approximately USD 27 to USD 141), with the lowest advance fares generally in Second Class. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas and July-August.

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Annecy

Paris

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

08:00

AnnecyStation

4h 38m

12:38

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6964

from

135 USD

4h 38m, Direct

08:00

AnnecyStation

12:38

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

135 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6964

Day trains

12:31

AnnecyStation

4h 18m

16:49

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6972

from

135 USD

4h 18m, Direct

12:31

AnnecyStation

16:49

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

135 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6972

15:29

AnnecyStation

3h 45m

19:14

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6978

from

154 USD

3h 45m, Direct

15:29

AnnecyStation

19:14

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

154 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6978

First train

05:29

Last train

19:29

Travel duration

3h 49m

Daily departures

Departure station

Annecy

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Paris

Ticket price

$53

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Annecy to Paris Route Overview

The Annecy end of this route uses conventional tracks through Haute-Savoie and Savoie before joining the high-speed network toward Paris. Around Aix-les-Bains, parts of the railway follow Lac du Bourget, giving the journey a lakeside section before the long-distance high-speed run. Direct TGV INOUI trains require reservations and have no non-reserved carriages. Check that a cheaper search result does not add a TER connection or a change of station.

Travel time

3h 49m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 45m

Longest trip

4h 38m

Annecy

Annecy's old town follows the Thiou canals below the château, close to the northern shore of Lake Annecy. Gare d'Annecy is west of the old town and forms a rail and bus interchange, with regional coaches serving nearby Alpine towns.

Annecy

Annecy, Parking, Les Balmettes, Annecy, Upper Savoy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 74000, France

3h 49m

Paris

Paris developed around the Seine and the Ile de la Cité, with the Louvre and the Marais on the Right Bank. Paris Gare de Lyon is in the 12th arrondissement, with Metro lines 1 and 14 and RER A and D for onward travel.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

Available Ticket Classes

Annecy - Paris TGV INOUI trains offer Second Class with 2+2 seating and First Class with 2+1 seating. Both have assigned seats; First Class provides wider seats and more space per passenger. Prem's is a fare category rather than a separate carriage class, and exchange conditions depend on the ticket selected. There are no sleeping compartments on the direct daytime service.

from

$82

2nd Class

from

$101

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV INOUI Travelers

On Annecy - Paris TGV INOUI trains, bags must be labelled and remain under your responsibility. Measure cases before departure, particularly if bringing ski equipment from the Alpine region.

Luggage Allowance

TGV INOUI permits two suitcases or travel bags up to 70 x 90 x 50 cm each, plus one hand bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. There is no fixed kilogram limit, but you must be able to carry and stow everything yourself in one trip.

Storage Facilities

Use overhead shelves for smaller bags and the designated luggage racks near carriage entrances for larger cases. Layout varies by TGV trainset on Annecy - Paris; keep aisles, stairs and doors clear.

Special Items

A folded or dismantled bicycle must be in a labelled cover no larger than 130 x 90 cm. An assembled bicycle requires a designated space and reservation only on trains that offer this facility. Ski equipment and musical instruments need suitable covers and must follow the special-item allowance, rather than being added without limit to standard bags.

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Annecy to Paris Map

The route leaves Annecy on conventional railway toward Aix-les-Bains-Le Revard and Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux before reaching the high-speed corridor to Paris. The Savoy section includes Alpine foothills and views of Lac du Bourget. High-speed running is on the LGV network, not the Annecy approach. The Paris terminal is Gare de Lyon, southeast of the historic center.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 50m

Price from

$53

Departures

165

Rating

Direct TGV INOUI trains connect central Annecy with Paris Gare de Lyon several times daily, without airport transfers. Coaches usually need roughly 8 to 10 hours, depending on stops and traffic. Air travel generally means reaching Geneva Airport first; the Geneva - Paris flight takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, excluding both airport transfers and check-in. Electric rail generally produces lower emissions per passenger than flying, although the exact difference depends on occupancy and the service used.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 49m

$53-$257

Bus

Apprx.

9h 0m

$25-$90

Flight

Apprx.

1h 10m

$70-$220

Cities at Both Ends

Annecy retains the Palais de l'Ile, a former prison in the Thiou, and a château above its old town; trains leave from Gare d'Annecy west of the canals. Paris brings the Louvre's former royal palace, the Marais and the Seine's islands into reach. Arrival is at Gare de Lyon, near the Bastille district, rather than at a station beside the Eiffel Tower.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

Annecy

A regional rail hub in Haute-Savoie with TGV, TER, and cross-border links toward Geneva.

FAQ about the Annecy - Paris Route

How much is the train from Annecy to Paris?

One-way TGV INOUI fares run from about EUR 25 to EUR 130 (approximately USD 27 to USD 141). The cheapest tickets are generally advance Second Class fares on less busy departures, not non-reserved seats. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long does the Annecy to Paris train take?

Faster direct TGV INOUI journeys take around 3 hours 45 minutes from Annecy station to Paris Gare de Lyon; many departures take about 4 hours. Connections, engineering diversions and extra stops can lengthen the trip, so use the duration shown for your date rather than a single route-wide maximum.

Are seats reserved on Annecy to Paris trains?

Yes. Direct TGV INOUI tickets include a seat reservation in First or Second Class and are tied to the booked departure. There is no non-reserved TGV carriage; taking a different train requires following your ticket's exchange conditions. A TER segment in a connecting itinerary may follow different seating rules.

How do I book Annecy to Paris train tickets?

Enter Annecy, Paris Gare de Lyon and your travel date on Rail Monsters, then choose a direct TGV INOUI, class and fare conditions. Check passenger details before payment and follow the ticket delivery instructions in your confirmation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, with booking management also available in its iOS and Android apps.

Do rail passes cover Annecy to Paris TGV trains?

Eurail and Interrail passes valid in France cover travel on the Annecy - Paris TGV INOUI, but a paid seat reservation is compulsory. Passholder reservation availability can be limited, and a pass alone does not allow boarding any departure. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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