How to travel from Ajaccio to Mont Saint Michel, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel is around 1,171km (728 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Mont Saint Michel by plane, train, bus, ferry 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 Michel → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€410($410)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and then to Villedieu Les Poeles.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Nice then drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.
- Duration19hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Mont Saint Michel by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €410 ($410).
The distance between Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel is around 1,171km (728 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,094km (680 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €410 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train + 5 similar | 3h 55m | €410($410) | every 20 mins | 1,171km (728 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 1,262km (784 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 5h 5m | €330($330) | every 20 mins | 1,362km (846 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train | 6h 10m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 1,445km (898 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 15m | €210($210) | every 20 mins | 1,396km (867 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 35m | €210($210) | twice daily | 1,433km (890 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 4 similar | 17h 45m | €295($295) | once a week | 1,893km (1,176 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 19h 15m | €260($260) | once daily | 1,535km (954 miles) |
| Ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette, train | 19h 20m | €200($200) | 3 times a week | 1,534km (953 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | €130($130) | once daily | 1,557km (968 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Toulon, bus and train | 1 day 4h | €160($160) | 5 times a week | 1,547km (962 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 19hrs | €205($205) | 4 times a week | 1,456km (904 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Mont Saint Michel
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Bus companies
Euro Corse Voyages
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
La Meridionale
Airports near Mont Saint Michel
The following major airports near Mont Saint Michel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Mont Saint Michel
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 279km (174 miles) from Mont Saint Michel