How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Lyon is around 696km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - La Défense Bus station and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance754km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Lyon is around 696km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Mont Saint Michel and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Lyon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pontorson Mont St Michel and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Lyon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mont Saint Michel and Lyon. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mont-Saint-Michel, Paris - La Défense Bus station and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Mont Saint Michel and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 754km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Lyon

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 15m
€185($185)
twice daily696km (432 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 15m
€240($240)
once daily728km (453 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 30m
€185($185)
twice daily807km (501 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 15m
€355($355)
twice daily890km (553 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€175($175)
twice daily869km (540 miles)
Train via Rennes5h 15m
€175($175)
6 times a week875km (543 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€63($63)
once daily828km (514 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€100($100)
on demand754km (468 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon