How to travel from Caen to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Caen and Mont Saint Michel is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Caen to Mont Saint Michel by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Argentan then Villedieu Les Poeles and then to Le Mont St Michel.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance128km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Caen to Mont Saint Michel by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Caen and Mont Saint Michel is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Caen and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Argentan, Villedieu Les Poeles and Le Mont St Michel. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

SNCF and Rémi run train services between Caen and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 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 Caen and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Argentan then Villedieu Les Poeles and then to Le Mont St Michel. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Caen and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 128km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

How do I get from Caen to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Caen to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€41($41)
once daily199km (124 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€18($18)
on demand128km (80 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