How to travel from Alès to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Alès and Mont Saint Michel is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Mont Saint MichelAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance883km (549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Alès to Mont Saint Michel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 4h 45m.

The distance between Alès and Mont Saint Michel is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Alès and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes, Rennes and Pontorson Mont St Michel. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Alès and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 4h 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 Alès and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 883km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Alès to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 45m
€185($185)
once daily971km (603 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 55m
€260($260)
once daily1,015km (631 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5hrs
€480($480)
twice daily871km (541 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 60m
€195($195)
twice daily949km (590 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane6h 45m
€350($350)
once daily1,082km (672 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane6h 55m
€325($325)
twice daily1,039km (645 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane6h 55m
€245($245)
once daily1,167km (725 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€215($215)
5 times a week1,175km (730 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€160($160)
on demand883km (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