How to travel from Arcachon to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arcachon to Mont Saint Michel 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 Mont Saint MichelArcachon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps, Le Mans then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps, Le Mans, Rennes, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Mont Saint-Michel. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 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 Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Arcachon to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 10m
€230($230)
twice daily1,198km (744 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 25m
€200($200)
twice daily974km (605 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€140($140)
once a week734km (456 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 35m
€100($100)
twice daily634km (394 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 10m
€50($50)
twice daily607km (377 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€110($110)
on demand610km (379 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