How to travel from Annecy to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Annecy and Mont Saint Michel is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Annecy to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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4 similiar routes

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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance884km (549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Annecy and Mont Saint Michel is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Annecy and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse 2 - Gare TGV, Villedieu Les Poeles and Le Mont St Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Annecy and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Mont Saint Michel is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Mont Saint Michel. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 884km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Annecy to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 30m
€165($165)
every 20 mins898km (558 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€150($150)
every 20 mins798km (496 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 25m
€260($260)
every 20 mins773km (480 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 30m
€135($135)
every 20 mins910km (565 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 55m
€325($325)
once daily899km (558 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
7h 15m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,029km (639 miles)
Train7h 55m
€155($155)
once daily907km (563 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
15h 20m
€61($61)
once daily1,179km (733 miles)
Train and Bus15h 45m
€68($68)
4 times a week1,076km (669 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€120($120)
on demand884km (549 miles)

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Airports near Mont Saint Michel

The following major airports near Mont Saint Michel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
279km (174 miles) from Mont Saint Michel