How to travel from Carcassonne to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Mont Saint Michel is around 746km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Mont Saint Michel by car, train 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 MichelCarcassonne 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-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance871km (541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Mont Saint Michel by car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Carcassonne and Mont Saint Michel is around 746km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 673km (418 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Carcassonne and Mont Saint Michel by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carcassonne 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-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carcassonne 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-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne 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-Saint-Michel. instead which will take 4h 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 Carcassonne and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 871km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Carcassonne to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
€185($185)
every 20 mins746km (463 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 25m
€150($150)
every 20 mins807km (502 miles)
Train to Béziers, plane5h 50m
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,002km (622 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 5m
€470($475)
every 20 mins972km (604 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€115($115)
on demand871km (541 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