How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel is around 870km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Saint Michel by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Mont Saint MichelAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,052km (654 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Saint Michel by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel is around 870km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 781km (485 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Aix TGV, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 1,052km (654 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 45m
€250($250)
every 20 mins870km (541 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train4h 50m
€235($235)
every 20 mins954km (593 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), train5h 15m
€345($345)
once daily1,011km (628 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,118km (695 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,185km (736 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 35m
€66($66)
once daily1,272km (790 miles)
Bus to Montpellier, train16h 35m
€71($71)
4 times a week1,206km (749 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€140($140)
on demand1,052km (654 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