How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Annecy, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Annecy is around 777km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AnnecyMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Annecy.

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

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Geneva Bus Station.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Annecy.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance881km (548 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Annecy

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Annecy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Annecy is around 777km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Annecy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Annecy is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Annecy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Annecy. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Annecy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Annecy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Mont Saint Michel and Annecy. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Annecy. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Annecy. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Annecy is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Annecy. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Mont Saint Michel and Annecy. The distance is around 881km (548 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 Mont Saint Michel to Annecy is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Annecy

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Annecy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€185($185)
6 times a week819km (509 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 35m
€165($165)
every 20 mins902km (560 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 55m
€170($170)
6 times a week930km (578 miles)
Train to Argentan, plane6h 10m
€360($360)
6 times a week920km (571 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 25m
€260($260)
every 20 mins777km (483 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,029km (640 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 28hrs
€155($155)
once daily905km (562 miles)
Train and Bus
17h 10m
€80($80)
5 times a week1,263km (785 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€120($120)
on demand881km (548 miles)

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Airports near Annecy

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Annecy
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (85 miles) from Annecy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Annecy