The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Annecy
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
5 h 38 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Annecy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Annecy will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Annecy every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 17 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Basel to Annecy
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Basel to Annecy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £90.
Distance: 215 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£89 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £230 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Annecy train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Annecy trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:42 Basel | 8h18 | 19:00 Annecy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:44 Basel | 8h16 | 19:00 Annecy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:43 Basel | 7h17 | 19:00 Annecy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:34 Basel | 8h36 | 21:10 Annecy | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Annecy
Trains from Basel to Annecy run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 17:23. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 00:23 |
Last train 17:23 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER from Basel to Annecy trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER trains will get you between Basel and Annecy from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel to Annecy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Annecy
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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