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Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£129
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£135
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
7 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
8 h 41 m
Trains on 01 Sept
2
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy station to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy station to Barcelona will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 2 trains from Annecy station to Barcelona, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 594 km distance in an average of 8 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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 Annecy station to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £147.
Distance: 594 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£147 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Annecy station to Barcelona trains for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:00 Annecy station | 9h32 | 20:32 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:43 Annecy station | 7h49 | 19:32 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:43 Annecy station | 7h49 | 20:32 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Annecy station to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £95 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:53, the last at 11:43. The fastest train covers the 594 km distance in 7h 49m.
Distance 594 km |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 49m |
First train 7:53 |
Last train 11:43 |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy station to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Annecy station to Barcelona trains use the Annecy to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Annecy station and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Annecy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Freti, L'Etage
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Annecy. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Annecy. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Annecy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Annecy: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Annecy: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre, Best Western Hotel International Annecy, Hotel des Alpes.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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