How to travel from Cassis to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Cassis and Mont Saint Michel is around 898km (558 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cassis to Mont Saint Michel by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train via Massy TGV

Take the train to Massy TGV then Rennes and then to Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration16h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance1,098km (683 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cassis and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Cassis to Mont Saint Michel by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 16h 5m. 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 €330 ($330).

The distance between Cassis and Mont Saint Michel is around 898km (558 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (505 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Cassis and Mont Saint Michel by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cassis 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 €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Cassis and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cassis and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cassis to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare SNCF, Marseille Saint-Charles, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Cassis and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Cassis and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) 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 Cassis to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) 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 Cassis and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 1,098km (683 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cassis to Mont Saint Michel is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cassis and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Cassis to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 10m
€315($315)
every 20 mins982km (610 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), train5h 35m
€420($425)
once daily1,039km (646 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4hrs
€330($330)
every 20 mins898km (558 miles)
Train via Massy TGV + 2 similar
7h 40m
€205($205)
every 20 mins1,224km (760 miles)
Train7h 50m
€205($205)
every 20 mins1,224km (760 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch9h 35m
€245($245)
twice a week1,387km (862 miles)
Bus and Train
16h 5m
€89($89)
4 times a week1,215km (755 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
€150($150)
on demand1,098km (683 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