How to travel from Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel is around 714km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel by bus, 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 MichelBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean, Nantes then Rennes and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus to Rennes, Train

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance727km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel is around 714km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (355 miles)

It takes around 10h 30m to get from Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Nantes, Rennes, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) 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 Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) 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 Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 727km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Bayonne to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 45m
€290($290)
twice daily1,262km (784 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train6h 45m
€385($385)
twice daily1,373km (853 miles)
Train and Plane6h 50m
€285($285)
twice daily976km (607 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€120($120)
twice daily773km (481 miles)
Bus to Rennes, Train + 1 similar
10hrs
€80($80)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Bus and Train10h 30m
€49($49)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€130($130)
on demand727km (452 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