How to travel from Bordeaux to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Angers Saint-Laud then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance542km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux 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 €16 ($16) and will take around 6h 50m. 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 €200 ($200).

The distance between Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Mont Saint Michel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Angers Saint-Laud, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Rémi run train services between Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-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 Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Bordeaux to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 45m
€200($200)
every 20 mins966km (600 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€215($215)
every 20 mins912km (566 miles)
Fly to Brest (BES), train6h 5m
€610($610)
every 20 mins853km (530 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), train6h 20m
€235($235)
once daily1,249km (776 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€120($120)
every 20 mins699km (434 miles)
Train via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps5h 55m
€115($115)
5 times a week657km (408 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 40m
€100($100)
every 20 mins575km (357 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€16($16)
once daily521km (324 miles)
Bus to Rennes, Train8h 50m
€35($35)
every 20 mins524km (325 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€73($73)
on demand542km (337 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