How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 MichelBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance579km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (280 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Versailles Château Rive Gauche, Versailles Chantiers, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Mont Saint-Michel. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 5h 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 579km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 55m
€180($180)
twice daily873km (543 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane7h 5m
€155($155)
twice daily931km (579 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane8h 5m
€265($265)
twice daily1,077km (669 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 55m
€120($120)
once daily1,051km (653 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€125($125)
twice a week868km (540 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 15m
€52($52)
twice daily756km (470 miles)
Train and Bus10h 50m
€64($64)
once daily762km (473 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€105($105)
on demand579km (360 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