How to travel from Cannes to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Cannes and Mont Saint Michel is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Rennes then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance1,197km (744 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Cannes 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 €48 ($48) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Cannes and Mont Saint Michel is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 866km (538 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Cannes and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Mont Saint Michel is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cannes and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Cannes and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel then take the bus to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Cannes and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 1,197km (744 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Cannes to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 5m
€155($155)
every 20 mins1,064km (661 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train5h 25m
€185($185)
every 20 mins1,150km (714 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), train5h 25m
€205($205)
once daily1,082km (672 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4hrs
€150($150)
every 20 mins967km (601 miles)
Train + 2 similar
8h 50m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,396km (867 miles)
Train via Marseille Saint-Charles9h 20m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,382km (858 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 29h 40m
€210($210)
once daily1,271km (790 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
18h 45m
€63($63)
once daily1,396km (868 miles)
Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, train20h 25m
€48($48)
4 times a week1,271km (790 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
€160($160)
on demand1,197km (744 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