How to travel from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Mont Saint MichelChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 then take the bus to Villedieu-les-Poêles.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance940km (584 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 700km (435 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 9h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Le Fayet, Rennes, Pontorson - Mont-Saint-Michel and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 9h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 then take the bus to Villedieu-les-Poêles. instead which will take 9h 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 Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 940km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Mont Saint Michel

Transport options from Chamonix to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 40m
€170($170)
4 times a week1,031km (640 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
€110($110)
once daily933km (580 miles)
Bus and Train14h 40m
€72($72)
once daily1,207km (750 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€125($125)
on demand940km (584 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