How to travel from Besançon to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Besançon and Mont Saint Michel is around 737km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Besançon 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 MichelBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Dijon Ville, plane

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

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Train via Dijon Ville

Take the train to Dijon Ville then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance737km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Besançon 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 €57 ($57) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Besançon and Mont Saint Michel is around 737km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 582km (362 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Besançon and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Montparnasse 2 - Gare TGV, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Besançon and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 6h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Besançon and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 737km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Besançon to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Dijon Ville, plane + 4 similar
6h 5m
€270($270)
twice daily839km (521 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
€185($185)
twice daily928km (577 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane6h 15m
€285($285)
once daily944km (586 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane7h 15m
€210($210)
twice daily1,039km (646 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane8h 15m
€350($350)
twice daily1,039km (646 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville + 2 similar
7h 15m
€135($135)
twice a week749km (466 miles)
Train7h 30m
€120($120)
once daily744km (462 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville9h 30m
€250($250)
once daily775km (482 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 10m
€57($57)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€130($130)
on demand737km (458 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