How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Mont Saint Michel, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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.

👋 Also check out Mont Saint MichelCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lison and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Mont Saint Michel by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Mont Saint Michel is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Mont Saint Michel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lison, Pontorson Mont St Michel and Mont Saint-Michel. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you drive to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Mont Saint Michel. We recommend that you take the train to Lison and then to Pontorson Mont St Michel. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Mont Saint Michel. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Mont Saint Michel is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Mont Saint Michel

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Mont Saint Michel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€35($35)
twice daily228km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€33($33)
on demand179km (111 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