How to travel from Avignon to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Avignon and Mont Saint Michel is around 890km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Avignon 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 MichelAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance982km (610 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Avignon and Mont Saint Michel is around 890km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (442 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Avignon and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Avignon and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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 Avignon to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 3h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Avignon and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 982km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Avignon to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€175($175)
every 20 mins890km (553 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud de France, plane5h 10m
€180($180)
every 20 mins935km (581 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,096km (681 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch8h 10m
€225($225)
twice a week1,276km (793 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 45m
€51($51)
once daily1,211km (753 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€130($130)
on demand982km (610 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